PT TODAY: Dodgers fortify rotation; trade for Lynn

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NEWS: The Dodgers acquired RHP Lance Lynn and RHP Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for OF Trayce Thompson, RHP Nick Nastrini and RHP Jordan Leasure.

IMPACT: High

BHQ SPIN: Despite poor numbers this season with the White Sox (6.47 ERA, 1.46 WHIP in 120 IP) driven largely by a career high HR/F of 21%, we expect Lynn (11% PT) to slot in as a regular part of the Dodgers rotation going forward.  With LHP Clayton Kershaw expected to be activated from the 15-day IL soon, we expect that rookies RHP Michael Grove (-2.5%), RHP Emmet Sheehan (-5.5%) and RHP Gavin Stone (-2%) will be most impacted by Lynn’s acquisition and Kershaw’s return to the rotation.  However, all three could still see...

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