Dodgers Trade Rumors and Latest News

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest free-agent and trade rumors involving the Dodgers right here. The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.

July 29: Dodgers among teams talking Kikuchi trade (report)
Looking to add some depth to their injury-ravaged rotation, the Dodgers are among the teams talking to the Blue Jays about left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, according to MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi, who notes that the Astros, Twins and Padres are also involved in trade talks for Kikuchi.

It’s unclear if Kikuchi would be an option for the Dodgers’ postseason rotation, but at the very least he could help the team cover some innings down the stretch.

Tyler Glasnow, who recently returned from a back injury, is only six innings away from his MLB career high (120) set last season, while Clayton Kershaw just came back from left shoulder surgery. Rookie Gavin Stone has already thrown 107 2/3 innings, putting him on track to surpass last year’s professional career high of 131 2/3 between Triple-A and MLB.

Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto (right rotator cuff strain) and Walker Buehler (right hip inflammation) are still working their way back from injuries.

With general manager Brandon Gomes saying last week that the Dodgers were looking to add “an impact-type arm” to their rotation, it’s possible the club could also explore a splashier addition such as Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty or Tarik Skubal.

July 28: Dodgers in discussions with Cardinals about Edman (report)
Although the Dodgers may be focused on “impact-type” starting pitching most of all ahead of Tuesday’s Trade Deadline, they have continued to search for position-player help, too. One possible option is Cardinals switch-hitter Tommy Edman, and a deal could be on the way. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday night (subscription required) that the Dodgers and Cardinals are in discussions about a deal for Edman.

Edman, who has missed the entire season while recovering from offseason surgery on his right wrist, is under team control through 2025 after signing a two-year, $16 million deal in January.

Edman should return to the big leagues next month and has manned second base, third base and shortstop over the past couple of seasons. He won a Gold Glove at the keystone position in 2021. He’s also seen considerable time in center field and right field. Edman has recorded a .727 OPS over his five-year career. He notched at least 25 steals and double-digit homers every year from 2021-23.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post wrote Sunday that the Dodgers “love” Edman, but they might have competition: The Yankees are also interested in Edman, according to multiple reports.