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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster is stacked with superstars at multiple positions. According to Bleacher Report, a proposed deal would add another talent to the Dodgers’ roster: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichiette.
“L.A. would be staying within its playbook if it traded for Bichette and moved him to second base,” Zachary D. Rymer wrote in a May 29 report detailing potential landing locations for Bichette. However, since Betts demonstrated last year that he can play second as well as shortstop, the Dodgers could easily switch him to the keystone.
The Blue Jays are 25-29, with numerous trade candidates. The top stars to watch are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bichette. The Blue Jays might be willing to rearranging them in order.
The Los Angeles Dodgers roster is filled with superstars at multiple positions. According to Bleacher Report, a rumored trade would bring the Dodgers another star, shortstop Bo Bichiette of the Toronto Blue Jays.
“L.A. would be staying within its playbook if it traded for Bichette and moved him to second base,” Zachary D. Rymer wrote in a May 29 report detailing possible landing destinations for Bichette. However, since Betts demonstrated last year that he can play second as well as shortstop, the Dodgers could easily switch him to the keystone.”
The Blue Jays are 25-29, with lots of potential trade partners. The most important players to monitor are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bichette. The Blue Jays could be willing to move them in order.
“I don’t think they’re opposed to it,” an unnamed executive told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. “They’ve spoken with teams about it. The requests were outrageous, but I believe they will try to retool a lot, and employing those folks to collect components may be one method to do it.”
In a proposed trade, the Dodgers would send their second-best prospect for Bichette.
The Dodgers don’t absolutely need a shortstop. Mookie Betts has done well in his full-time role this season. However, the Dodgers may benefit from an upgrade at second base. “So, it turns out Mookie Betts is a pretty good shortstop,” Rymer said. “His 3.8 rWAR is the highest of any shortstop, and it’s not solely due to his.966 OPS. He’s also among the best defenders.
“I don’t think they’re opposed to it,” an unnamed official told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “They discussed it with their teams. The requests were outrageous, but I believe they are going to try to retool heavily, and employing those folks to collect components may be the method to do it.”
In a proposed trade, the Dodgers would send their No. 2 prospect for Bichette.
The Dodgers do not always require a shortstop. Mookie Betts has done well playing there full-time this season. However, the Dodgers might improve at second base. “So, it turns out Mookie Betts is a pretty good shortstop,” said Rymer. “His 3.8 rWAR is the highest of any shortstop, and it is not solely due to his.966 OPS. He’s also a top defender.
Rymer proposed trading Dodgers’ No. 2 prospect Josue De Paula to Toronto for Bichette and right-hander Yimi García.
“A one-for-one exchange of Bichette and De Paula does not exactly work, so it’s a good thing the Dodgers also require a reliever. But if the Blue Jays desire near-term upside, De Paula isn’t the guy,” Rymer wrote. “He’s only 19 and hasn’t exactly been dominating Single-A ball.”
