The Los Angeles Dodgers have serious questions in their outfield and are contemplating a trade for Jay Bruce, according to a report.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported Sunday that the Dodgers are looking at the Reds outfielder as a potential acquisition to bolster their lineup.
Sources: #Reds’ Bruce a consideration for #Dodgers. Ethier’s return uncertain; Pederson only LHH OFer. Bruce cannot block trade to LAD.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 26, 2016
It wasn’t that long ago that Los Angeles had a surplus of outfielders. That changed after Andre Ethier fractured his tibia during spring training, Joc Pederson struggled, and Yasiel Puig continued to fail to reach the heights once expected of him. It is a position of need at this point.
Bruce was nearly traded to Toronto during the offseason, but the deal was scuttled due to a medical issue with one of the prospects involved. That deal falling through may prove to be the Dodgers’ gain.
