The Los Angeles Dodgers are not about to sit quietly and let the San Diego Padres beef up their rotation with so much as a response.
The Padres reportedly are close to acquiring 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer from the Washington Nationals. In response, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi says the Dodgers are likely to target Jon Gray or Jose Berrios.
The #Dodgers are likely to focus on Jon Gray or Jose Berríos if Max Scherzer is dealt to the #Padres. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 29, 2021
Berrios, 27, is a two-time All-Star for the Minnesota Twins. He is 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA this season and known for his excellent curveball. He is not scheduled to become a free agent until 2023.
Gray, 29, was the No. 3 overall pick in 2013 out of Oklahoma. He has pitched for the Rockies his entire career but done relatively well nevertheless. He is 6-6 with a 3.67 ERA this season.
The Dodgers have Walker Buehler, Jose Urias, Tony Gonsolin and Josiah Gray in their rotation. They even promoted David Price to a starter spot. The Dodgers have a surprising need for starting pitching with Dustin May out for the season, Clayton Kershaw currently on the injured list due to a forearm issue, and Trevor Bauer suspended.
