In the last installment of our trade target series, we covered an underrated Dodgers’ reliever target in Kyle Crick. In this trade target profile, the team remains the same, but the prize is much bigger as it is the Pittsburgh Pirates’ stud closer, Felipe Vazquez. While there is no guarantee Vazquez becomes available, the Pirates are sure to listen if the Dodgers offer a top prospect like Keibert Ruiz.
Pirates’ General Manager Neal Huntington has downplayed a potential Vazquez trade but relievers tend to be very volatile players. The Miami Marlins had a couple of relievers they asked the moon for and after they failed to trade them during the season their trade value decreased significantly after the trade deadline.