The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been overworked for two straight years because of injuries, underperformance, and inconsistency, prompting frequent roster moves. The Dodgers acquired Brock Stewart from the Minnesota Twins; Stewart made four appearances before landing on the IL with shoulder inflammation. The Twins dealt away many players, including relievers Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran, who generated substantial interest. The Dodgers did not show significant interest in either Duran or Jax despite having farm-system assets that could have facilitated a trade. Jax profiles as a high-leverage seventh/eighth-inning arm, while Duran averages over 100 mph and ranks above the 90th percentile in seven categories.
It's been well chronicled how overworked the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been going on two straight years. Injuries, underperforming, and general inconsistency has led to a host of arms shuttled in and out of the 'pen. The team aimed to improve the unit last month by acquiring Brock Stewart from the Minnesota Twins. Stewart made four appearances for the Dodgers before going on the IL with a shoulder inflammation issue.
Bob Nightengale has been a longtime MLB pundit dating back decades. His sources are among the best in the industry. When he drops a nugget of information, the odds are there's some real credibility to to it. In an article he wrote for The Minnesota Star Tribune, Nightengale broke down the Twins' decision to systematically dismantle their roster by dealing away nearly half their team. Relievers Griffin Jax (Tampa Bay Rays) and Jhoan Duran (Philadelphia Phillies) were two players drumming up immense interest.
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