Dodgers Acquire Reliever Casey Sadler from the Tampa Bay Rays
The Dodgers have acquired reliever Casey Sadler from the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange, they sent minor league RHP Nathan Witt to TB. Sadler is a right-handed pitcher who has enjoyed a great deal of success this season.
Dodgers announced they acquired right-hander Casey Sadler from Rays in exchange for right-hander Nathan Witt. Sadler was added to the 40-man roster and optioned to OKC. Rich Hill was transferred to the 60-day injured list to create a spot on the 40-man.
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Sadler has taken Rich Hill’s spot on the 40-man roster after Rich Hill was transferred to the 60-day IL.
Sadler, 28, has a 1.86 ERA albeit with a less than stellar 5.70 DRA in 19 1/3 innings this season with Tampa Bay. He also does not strike many guys out — 13.9 K%, which would put him among the worst strikeout pitchers with his innings total.
Witt, the Dodgers’ 17th-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, has not enjoyed much success outside of the strikeouts (31 in 23 2/3 innings). The 5.32 ERA looks much better when you see a 3.09 FIP and 2.98 xFIP to support that.
The Dodgers could have found a short-term help for the bullpen in the right-hander Sadler, but this is not the final fix.
Is anyone surprised that a deal was made with Freidman’s former team, the Rays? I am not but the last sentence by Daniel here is correct. Sadler is not a final fix for the BP BY ANY MEANS. Not being able to strike many hitters out at all may not go to well once he is brought here to MLB.
You’re right Paul,not the answer.With Hill almost done for the season,now is the time to trade for Wheeler from the Mets. A short term option as he is a free agent.at the end of the year and won’t cost a lot in prospects.Watched him against the Yankees last night,throws gas and controlled all their right handed hitters. It allows Urias to stay in the bullpen where he is needed most. Kelly in the7th, Baez in the 8th ,Urias or Jansen closing the deal. We need another right hand pitcher if we’re lucky to make it to the WS again and more than likely will face the Yankees heavy hitting right handed lineup. Maeda goes to the bullpen. Wheeler will help alleviate part of the bullpen issues. Are you listening Andrew Friedman or reading these well thought out comments.
With Kelly finally shaping up….do we need to trade away several of our “future stars” for a reliever….Don’t see it happening…
Utley did nothing wrong in regard to what?
The Dodgers need a starting pitcher in addition to a relief pitcher, if they want to win a WS. Kershaw, Hill, Stripling are fair at best. Just depends on how bad they want it! Need to go out and get the players needed to make it happen!
What happened to Ryu and Buehler?