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The Los Angeles Dodgers have no shortage of superstars, but still have holes on their roster. They could swing a blockbuster trade with the St. Louis Cardinals to fill a need.
The Dodgers have been leaning on Max Muncy as their third baseman. However, he is hitting just .180. Sports Illustrated's Nate Hagerty suggested that the Dodgers should finally pull the trigger on a trade for Nolan Arenado.
"Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is on pace to log his worst offensive season throughout his 10-year career in 2025 -- batting .188 with 16 hits, five extra-base hits including zero home runs, four RBIs and a .547 OPS in 85 at-bats across 27 games played for Los Angeles," wrote Hagerty. "If Muncy continues to mightily struggle at the plate, it might be in the Dodgers' best interest to pursue Cardinals 10-time Gold Glove defender Nolan Arenado in a trade this summer."
Reports from the offseason suggested that Arenado's preferred destination was the Dodgers. He would likely waive his no-trade clause to go play for the Dodgers. He is slashing .255/.350/.782 so far this season and has three home runs. He would be a more than capable upgrade from Mucny.
The Dodgers also have the option of calling up Hyeseong Kim and shuffling their infield to give him a chance. Kim has experience at third base but is better suited at second base or in the outfield. The Dodgers could move Edman to third base and try Kim at second base. Arenado signed a $260 million contract in 2019 that would keep him under team control through 2027. Trading for him now could save the Dodgers the headache of finding a third baseman in the offseason.
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"Muncy will likely become a free agent this upcoming offseason if he can't figure out how to turn things around offensively," wrote Hagerty. "His $10 million club option for 2026 will likely be declined by the Dodgers, leaving a void at third base, which Arenado could fill."
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