.jpg)
2 hours ago
1
•
The Los Angeles Dodgers recorded another win on Monday but it came with a concerning loss.
Star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez left the game at the bottom of the fourth inning with a hamstring issue and manager Dave Roberts voiced some concern that it could be a long-term injury.
“He’s a guy that doesn’t come out of games by way of injury, so that’s a little concerning given the person,” Roberts told SportsNet LA. “So we’re going to get some pictures and see how it is tomorrow.”
Depending on those results, the Dodgers could be on the hunt for a meaningful trade replacement. And, if that’s the case, there might only be one viable candidate who can be acquired in the near future.
“Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert finally started to hit (.346 with three homers, eight RBI and six stolen bases) this past week,” Bob Nightengale reported for USA Today on Sunday. “If he continues, the White Sox hope to have him traded by Memorial Day.”
Robert has been on the trade block for over a year as the White Sox embark on a multi-season rebuild. And now that he’s playing up to his potential, his team might feel this is the best chance they have to pull the trigger on a deal.
Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp
And now that the Dodgers face a potential opening in the outfield, it could be the right time to pursue Robert from their perspective as well. He might be a high-upside addition, as he’s earning just $15 million this season with two club options ahead after agreeing to a six-year, $50 million extension in 2020.
Swinging a May deal for someone like Robert would be a major surprise, but depending on what the Dodgers find out about Hernandez, it could be called for.
More MLB: Yankees could replace Devin Williams with MLB saves leader as ERA tops 10
Peter Chawaga is a veteran journalist covering Major League Baseball for The Sporting News. His MLB reporting has included feature interviews with commissioner Rob Manfred and Hall of Fame slugger David Ortiz, salary analysis, player rankings and more. He has covered baseball for Forbes, Yardbarker, Pitcher List, Athlon and other outlets.
With over ten years of newsroom experience, he has previously covered finance, technology, arts, and culture for newspapers, magazines, and websites nationwide. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in English and journalism.
English (US)