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Dodgers Rumors: Trade With Marlins For Mat Latos Involves Braves

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UPDATE (July 29, 6:00 p.m. PT): According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com and Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hector Olivera may be traded to the Atlanta Braves:

UPDATE (July 29, 5:45 p.m. PT): According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers would also Atlanta Braves left-hander Alex Wood as part of the three-team deal:

UPDATE (July 29, 5:40 p.m. PT): According to ESPN’s Jim Bowden, an Atlanta Braves relief pitcher is also expected to be part of the three-team trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins:

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In the early morning hours on the West Coast word began to spread of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins reportedly agreeing on a trade. The deal would send Mat Latos, Michael Morse and the Marlins’ competitive balance draft pick to Los Angeles in exchange for three Minor League pitchers.

What’s unfolded since is reminiscent of the Dodgers’ winter trade with the San Diego Padres that drew national attention to Matt Kemp’s arthritic hips. Hours later an unnamed third team being involved was believed to be behind the trade not yet being made official.

The situation then escalated to Latos and Morse both suiting up for the Marlins tonight as the deal was put on hold due to medical records. While those details aren’t yet known, the Atlanta Braves are the third team involved, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports:

Adding more intrigue to the situation, Joel Sherman of the New York Post adds big names are set to be on the move:

Along with working to complete the three-team trade, the Dodgers are also expected to pursue Detroit Tigers ace David Price now that he’s been formally made available. Additionally, Cole Hamels remains an option as the Dodgers were said to be interested in acquiring two starting pitchers ahead of Friday’s 1 p.m. PT non-waiver trade deadline.

Latos this season is 4-7 with a 4.48 ERA, 3.34 FIP, 1.25 WHIP and has been much improved since returning from the disabled list in early June. More specifically, he holds a 1.80 ERA over his last three starts.

Morse is batting .214/.277/.314 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 52 games. Given the Dodgers already-crowded outfield picture, Morse may very well make his way to Atlanta once the dust settles.

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19 Comments

  1. Damn can’t believe we’re giving up Olivera. Well hopefully that means we’re extending Kendrick now.

    1. And Turner. I hated the thought of benching him, so this could solve that.

      I’m betting this isnt going to be it for Friedman though…

    2. Dude, we got Atlanta’s #1 prospect for 2nd in this deal, this trade means the opposite, bye-bye Howie.

    3. Oivera is 30……….Kendrick is 31……Peralta is a kid…..what’s not to believe?

  2. Look at the front office getting stuff done without giving up big names! (Other than Olivera, who isn’t proven anyway)

    1. two #3 type starters, a closer for the 8th inning, a usable relief arm, and atlanta’s #1 ranked prospect for olivera, and 4 low level minor league pitchers, I’d say that’s a pretty good shopping day.

      1. Yeah because Toronto gave up their #1st,11th,19th ranked prospects for a rental and we aren’t giving anyone Seager or Urias!

  3. Peraza is the second coming of Dee Gordon, he will be the starting 2nd baseman next year and lead off hitter. Incredible trade for the Dodgers, exactly what they needed. Peraza is a .300 minor league hitter in over 1700 ABs, plus defender, and 75 speed tool, scouts say he has a feel for the game, just turned 21, and looks ready.

    1. great pick up. sorely needed a leadoff hitter for the future, pederson doesn’t fit well up top. the only question is will he be kept or flipped to another team

      1. Pederson profiles real well as a 4 or 5 hitter. Most definitely need a speed guy at the top who can create runs, steal bases, and pressure the defense. I would be disappointed and surprised if they flipped Peraza, they are too smart to give up a 75 speed tool guy who has plus hitting and fielding tools, is only 21, and fits right into their need.

        1. Pederson is NOT even close to being a 4 or 5 right now. He might in the future when he learns to quit puling off the ball and swinging for the fences all the time…3 k’s last night..3 the night before….123 on the season and a .225 batting average….at this point the ONLY thing keeping that kid in the lineup is his glove…….

          1. He’s got 40 home run power, .375 OB% potential. He’ll probably be a .240 hitter, and always strike out a lot. Right now he’s in a predictable slump, after an unsustainable start, but he’s got what it takes to adjust, and he’ll come out of it. As long as he keeps hitting dingers, and keeps his OB% up, he profiles well as a 4 or 5 guy. Right now he’s out of his groove, so down in the line up is best.

          2. Yes he does, but he has the talent to hit for average if he learns to stay on the ball instead of pulling off…watch him the next time you can…..he always ends up facing the oposing dugout…he is not staying on the ball……go to left once in a while…..the kid has a huge upside and I blame minor league coaching for letting him think K’s are ok….unproductive and rally killing…he has not hit a lick this month…I bench him a couple of games….

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