Why? Why did the Dodgers part way with prospects that, quite frankly, were not worth the return? Sure, part of it was the sheer necessity for a relief pitcher but to give up two top 30 farm hands, there needed to be a bigger reason. There was. Floro had quietly been one of the games best pitchers with Cincinnati and the Dodgers, a team keen on picking up players who a shine brightest under the radar, jumped on the opportunity before it was too late.
Let’s do a quick history lesson first. Dylan Floro was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays back in 2012 in the 13th round.