The Los Angeles Dodgers had a quiet trade deadline, acquiring only reliever Brock Stewart and outfielder Alex Call. Instead of pursuing significant trades, the front office is confident in their roster and believes their best performance is ahead. General Manager Andrew Friedman pointed out that the team's recent offensive struggles cannot be remedied through trades, as indicated by a high strikeout percentage since late June. Despite these challenges, the Dodgers remain atop the NL West standings.
We value decision making, getting a good pitch to hit, grinding the pitcher. I think that's the DNA of this offense and what we've been over the years. Obviously, since late June, our offense hasn't performed at a level we expected. And I think some of that is we're striking out more. We're not working the same quality of at-bats. They are things a trade deadline wasn't going to help us address.
Since June 15, the Dodgers have collectively posted a 23.8 strikeout percentage, which is fifth-highest strikeout percentage in MLB and the second-highest in the National League.
Only the Colorado Rockies, who have the lowest winning percentage in MLB, have a higher strikeout percentage in the NL than the Dodgers.
Michael Conforto is averaging .188 in 101 games this season.
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