May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech (34) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech (34) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers Trade Deadline: Michael Kopech Acquired, Miguel Vargas Sent To White Sox

Originally posted on Dodger Blue | By Matthew Moreno | Last updated Jul 29, 2024 2:10 PM ET

The final weeks leading up to the MLB trade deadline left no secret the Los Angeles Dodgers were in search of starting pitching help and an outfielder as well.

Similar to years past, the Dodgers front office prioritized a search for impact talent that could provide a boost to a roster that features multiple All-Stars.

Among others, the Dodgers have been linked to the likes of Randy Arozarena, Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr., Mason Miller, Tanner Scott and Tarik Skubal. Arozarena was no longer an option when the Tampa Bay Rays traded their All-Star outfielder to the Seattle Mariners.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Dodgers’ first big move ahead of the 3 p.m. PT deadline on July 30, is acquiring Tommy Edman from the St. Louis Cardinals and Michael Kopech from the Chicago White Sox as part of a three-team trade:

Michael Kopech going to Dodgers

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 29, 2024

The White Sox are receiving Miguel Vargas and Dodgers prospects Jeral Perez, Noah Miller and Alexander Albertus in the trade, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today:

Despite interest from the Dodgers and several other teams, there hasn’t been much clarity as to whether or not the Chicago White Sox would trade Crochet. His reported demands of remaining in the starting rotation and needing a contract extension in order to pitch in the postseason further complicated matters.

There also have been significant doubts the Detroit Tigers would trade Skubal, who remains under team control for multiple years.

Kopech emerged as more likely White Sox trade candidate of late, and reportedly drew interest from multiple teams.

Dodgers trade Miguel Vargas

In somewhat of a surprise, the Dodgers are parting with Vargas one year after he was anointed the team’s starting second baseman.

Vargas was demoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City during the All-Star break last year and never regained a starting job with the Dodgers. He shifted out to left field this season in effort to be in the lineup more regularly.

This article first appeared on Dodger Blue and was syndicated with permission.

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