PT TODAY: LA lands Machado, CLE boosts bullpen
Jul 20 2018
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| National League | American League | |
| Dodgers | Manny Machado officially traded to LA | |
| Baltimore Orioles SS Manny Machado was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for OF Yusniel Diaz, 3B Ryan Bannon, RHPs Zach Pop, Dean Kremer and 2B Breyvic Valera on Wednesday, July 18. Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal | |
| BHQ take: LA’s versatility means that almost everyone will lose at least a few AB with Machado’s arrival, as the Dodgers will use/manage their depth down the stretch. Machado projects to be the most-of-the-time shortstop, though he’ll also work in at 3B as a hedge to Justin Turner’s surgically repaired wrist and other physical woes... |
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