The Dodgers knew they needed to make some moves to improve the roster, but with nearly all of their intended trade targets they encountered issues.
from the Cleveland Guardians the next day — all at the total cost of two minor league relievers and embattled starter Noah Syndergaard.
Friedman and the front office decided against a counter bid, however, unwilling to part with premium young talent for potentially only two months of Giolito, who will be a free agent this winter.Thus, Giolito went to Anaheim. A day later, the Dodgers agreed on a smaller trade with the White Sox, adding potential upside pitchers Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly in exchange for outfielder Trayce Thompson and mid-level pitching prospects Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure.
St. Louis trading him would have been a “significant surprise,” according to one person with knowledge of the situation.Nonetheless, the Dodgers kicked the tires. They had a bevy of young arms with which to entice the pitching-hungry Cardinals. The Dodgers had a long-term need for Arenado, too, with their third base plans beyond this season — the last of Max Muncy’s contract, unless the Dodgers pick up his club option in 2024 — unclear.
The Dodgers wanted the Mets to pay down some of that extra money, like they did to trade Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers earlier in the week. In return, the Mets wanted a significant prospect haul, eyeing some of the Dodgers’ crop of young pitching prospects. But then, Crane reportedly pushed his team back into the Verlander sweepstakes, desiring a reunion with the future Hall of Famer in hopes of repeating as World Series champion.By Tuesday morning, the Dodgers effectively ceased their chase for Verlander, who was dealt to Houston for two top prospects in the afternoon.
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