Now that we've gotten through much of the long and winding road that is the 2017 MLB season and have arrived at Sept. 1, it's the time that rosters can expand. We'll hear a lot about "September call ups" these next few days and the Dodgers have made an interesting decision worth discussion.
They are calling up top outfield prospect Alex Verdugo and leaving Joc Pederson down in the minors to finish out the Triple-A season before bringing him back. Let's discuss.
Why bring Verdugo up?
Now that rosters can expand, Verdugo can join the club without it having to send anyone down as a corresponding move and he's ready for a look at The Show.