The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for finding struggling players and turning them into above-average major leaguers. Sometimes, they’re even able to turn them into All-Stars.
Chris Taylor, Max Muncy, and Evan Phillips are just a few of the many examples of seemingly unimportant deals the Dodgers made that led to major success for their franchise.
This year, they may have found their next success story.
On May 17, the Dodgers made a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, acquiring left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda for cash considerations. Banda made his debut on May 19 — a 1-2-3 inning in which he earned the win against the Cincinnati Reds — and hasn’t looked back since.