The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be without significant issues. The reigning World Series champions are currently enjoying a strong run.
best record in baseball
As of 24-12 heading into Wednesday, they face an issue, and his name is Michael Conforto.
The Dodgers acquired the decade-long veteran during the offseason, dealing with the New York Mets.
2014 first-round draft choice
— who had previously played for the San Francisco Giants over the last two years — signed a one-year, $17 million contract. However, Conforto has only managed to achieve a disappointing .142 batting average and an OPS of .519.
As they headed into Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins in Florida, Conforto had recorded precisely one hit.
his last 35 at-bats
That home run occurred on Monday during his third time at bat, ending a streak of 0 for 30.
Despite his challenges, Conforto continues to receive backing from manager Dave Roberts. However, even the Dodgers’ boss is beginning to lose his patience.
I’ve reflected on it,
Roberts said on Sunday
When questioned about his intentions regarding seating Conforto, he stated, “Should he not appear more at ease, providing him a few days of rest could be sensible.”
However, another possibility could be making a trade to bring in a player who can fill Conforto’s role in the Dodgers’ lineup.
The Boston Red Sox possess an excess of outfielders and have been seeking a solution to this situation.
baseball’s No. 1 prospect
, outfielder Roman Anthony, has been called up from Triple-A Worcester to Fenway Park. For this move, one of Boston’s current outfielders must be removed.
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With Jarren Duran from last season’s American League
front-runner in doubles and triples
, in left, and Gold Glover Wilyer Abreu, whose
.903 OPS is 15th
in
MLB
, correctly, the clear trade candidate is center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
Rafaela’s batting skills fall short compared to those of his two peers, yet his defensive abilities stand out as top-notch. He is presently
leads all centerfielders
(tied with the Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and St. Louis Cardinals Victor Scott II) for having six defensive runs saved.
Which player could the Dodgers send to Boston as a counteroffer? Perhaps not the underperforming Conforto. The Red Sox do have an open spot at first base due to this situation.
season-ending injury
suffered by
fourth-year first baseman
Triston Casas last week.
Dodgers 34-year-old
third baseman Max Muncy
He has participated in 297 Major League games at first base. Switching positions across the infield should come naturally to him. Muncy is positioned accordingly.
his second year out of the two years
The contract stipulates that they would be entitled to receive the remaining $14.5 million.
Rafaela has entered the second year of her eight-year, $50 million contract extension, which means that by trading for her, the Dodgers would gain a valuable long-term asset.
the 24-year-old native
of Curacao.
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