With the 2018 non-waiver trade deadline now only a few weeks away, pundits around the league are still only speculating about any potential moves from the Dodgers, as the club’s front office continues to appear relatively calm, despite the team’s obvious need for one or more roster upgrades.
There have been daily rumblings surrounding Baltimore’s Manny Machado. Some outlets have the Dodgers among the favorites to land the 26-year-old shortstop; however, the principles of these hypothetical deals seem to vary depending on the source. Some publications had the Orioles turning down a potential deal involving outfielder Alex Verdugo and flamethrower Yadier Alvarez, while other sources just days later stated the Verdugo/Alvarez proposal never existed.