Looking to shed payroll and clear a logjam in their outfield, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a seven-player trade last offseason that saw many notable players head to the Cincinnati Reds.
Among them was Alex Wood, who had spent parts of the previous four seasons with the Dodgers. The left-hander was mostly solid during his stint with the organization, enjoying his finest season in 2017.
It was a year in which Wood posted career bests across the board, including wins (16), ERA (2.72) and WHIP (1.06). He was selected to his first All-Star Game and finished ninth in National League Cy Young Award voting.