The Los Angeles Dodgers made their desires of adding an elite talent to their roster this offseason well known, and after options in free agency elected for other teams, they are left to accomplish that goal via trade.
L.A. most prominently has been linked to potential deals involving Mike Clevinger and Francisco Lindor, and Mookie Betts and David Price. Both the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox are believed to have a desire to get below the luxury tax threshold for the 2020 season.
However, the teams publicly stated there is not at absolute directive or goal to move their respective franchise pillar, and the Indians and Red Sox maintained Lindor and Betts would not be traded before Opening Day.