The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't any stranger to acquiring any big names, and have the opportunity to do so at this year's deadline with Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal potentially available.
When asked about buying at the deadline, however, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an unexpected answer.
"I could almost argue that we're sellers more than buyers," Roberts said, per Dylan Hernandez of The California Post.
The Dodgers—at least over the past couple of seasons—have largely focused on supplementing their roster with lower end pieces rather than hastily adding whichever big-name player is on the market. And it's worked.
In 2024, the Dodgers acquired starter Jack Flaherty along with Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech, both of whom played huge roles in their World Series run that year. They had a similarly solid deadline in 2025, bringing in Ben Rortvedt, a key piece down the stretch last season, and a fantastic prospect in James Tibbs III. They also acquired depth in Alex Call and Brock Stewart.
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When asked about buying at the deadline, however, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an unexpected answer.
"I could almost argue that we're sellers more than buyers," Roberts said, per Dylan Hernandez of The California Post.
The Dodgers—at least over the past couple of seasons—have largely focused on supplementing their roster with lower end pieces rather than hastily adding whichever big-name player is on the market. And it's worked.
In 2024, the Dodgers acquired starter Jack Flaherty along with Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech, both of whom played huge roles in their World Series run that year. They had a similarly solid deadline in 2025, bringing in Ben Rortvedt, a key piece down the stretch last season, and a fantastic prospect in James Tibbs III. They also acquired depth in Alex Call and Brock Stewart.
#dave
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