The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired one of the best pitchers on the market minutes before the trade deadline arrived.
Currently sitting on top of the National League West, the Dodgers are looking to make a run for the World Series. With players like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, it looks like they’ll be able to do it.
Still, Los Angeles needs some help on the mound, Fans were chomping at the bit as they waited for the Dodgers to do something before the trade deadline. Minutes before it arrived, LA made its move.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Dodgers have acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers.
Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014, Flaherty made his major league debut in 2017. Since then, he has boasted a 29-39 win-loss record with a 3.67 ERA and 875 strikeouts.
This season, Flaherty has a 2.95 ERA in 18 starts. He currently ranks fifth in the league when it comes to strikeout percentage.
In exchange, the Tigers will receive Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney, per reports from Robert Murray of FanSided. They are ranked as the Dodgers’ eighth and 22nd prospects, respectively.
This marks a huge move for the Dodgers, making one of the strongest teams in MLB even better. Alongside the likes of shortstop Amed Rosario, utility player Tommy Edman, and pitcher Michael Kopech, Los Angeles is set to be one of the most dominant teams in MLB.
More MLB: Fan-favorite Cubs player tearfully bids farewell after being traded mid-game
