The Los Angeles Dodgers may or may not be poised to make a significant move at the upcoming trade deadline, according to baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris on the latest Dodgers Post podcast. As the Aug. 3 deadline approaches, the team, which currently leads the majors in wins, faces questions about its roster.
One of the central topics of discussion is the potential pursuit of Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. Hernández expressed skepticism about the Dodgers' perceived need for Skubal and their willingness to trade the prospect capital required to acquire him. In contrast, Harris argued against the team's stance that no major acquisitions are necessary, recalling similar sentiments last offseason before the signings of Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz.
The podcast also touched upon Roki Sasaki's recent pitching performances. The writers shared optimism about his improved form and discussed the pitcher's recent "small face" comment.
Dodgers Post podcast hosts also addressed listener questions, including a reflection by Hernández on Yasiel Puig's tenure with the team and the effectiveness of the club's support methods during his time there. The episode concluded with predictions and trivia.
Shohei Ohtani's ongoing knee injury was also mentioned as a factor influencing the team's potential trade strategy.
