The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in acquiring right-handed pitcher Zack Littell, who could be a valuable trade chip for the Tampa Bay Rays as he nears free agency. With the Dodgers' rotation struggling due to injuries to key pitchers like Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell, Littell's solid performance this season makes him an appealing option. While the Dodgers' president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman expresses hope in returning injured players, he remains open to making moves if necessary, hinting at the potential for roster improvements ahead of the trade deadline.
Tampa Bay has a history of buying and selling based on players' contract situations, making Littell - an impending free agent at the end of the season - a potential trade chip.
Given the number of teams looking for rotation help, Littell could bring back a solid return for Tampa Bay, a team with enough rotation depth from which to deal.
I’m still optimistic,” Friedman said. “It requires guys coming back on or close to the timelines that we have penciled out.
It would be a mistake to think Friedman will sit idly by at this year's trade deadline, but it's still somewhat of a mystery where he will focus on improving the roster.
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