Dodgers Could Make Major Michael Conforto, Mookie Betts Decisions

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an obvious need for pitching heading into the trade deadline, as it would appear they always have 14 arms enduring the IL on a rotating basis. However, one spot that isn’t of much concern is the offense.

The Dodgers’ batting order is the second-best in the game in terms of OPS, with a .797, second only to the Yankees, who wouldn’t have the lead if Aaron Judge weren’t part of the equation. But according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, a great offense might not stop them from adding strength to strength.

“The Dodgers chose offense over defense this winter when acquiring Michael Conforto to go with re-signing Teoscar Hernández to align their corner outfield spots," he wrote. 

"Except Conforto, who signed a one-year deal worth $17 million to juice up his value, hasn’t worked out. Even after Wednesday, when he tied the score with a solo home run in the fifth inning, Conforto has a .600 OPS. That’s the eighth worst in baseball among qualified hitters. As patient as the Dodgers have been with Conforto, it’s not as if they’re overflowing with options should they move off him.”