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Dodgers Trade Rumors: Could Bryce Harper Be LA’s Latest Blockbuster Target?

Originally posted on LAFB Network | By Ryan Anderson | Last updated Oct 27, 2025 2:46 PM ET

Bryce Harper’s name surfacing in Los Angeles Dodgers trade rumors would have sounded outrageous just a few weeks ago. But after a surprising string of comments from Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, the idea suddenly doesn’t seem so far-fetched.

“Of course, he’s still a quality player,” Dombrowski said earlier this month. “He’s still an All-Star caliber player. He didn’t have an elite season like he has had in the past. … When I think of Bryce Harper, you’re thinking elite, right? You’re thinking of one of the top 10 players in baseball, and I don’t think it fit into that category.”

Those words — seemingly analytical on the surface — clearly struck a nerve with Harper, who has long prided himself on his work ethic and leadership in Philadelphia. “I have given my all to Philly from the start,” Harper told The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. “Now there is trade talk? I made every effort to avoid this. It’s all I heard in D.C. I hated it. It makes me feel uncomfortable.”

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Dodgers Trade Rumors Heat Up

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As Harper’s frustration simmers, Dodgers trade rumors have quickly filled the void. A speculative proposal from Garrett Kerman of ClutchPoints floated a massive blockbuster deal sending Harper and right-hander Taijuan Walker to Los Angeles in exchange for a prospect package built around Bobby Miller and Dalton Rushing.

The concept fits the Dodgers’ familiar blueprint: targeting a generational talent at the perfect time. Adding Harper to a lineup already featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman would create one of the most dangerous cores in baseball.

Kerman noted that Harper’s plate discipline, postseason track record, and ability to play multiple positions make him an “ideal Dodgers-type player” — one who could elevate an already elite offense into something historic.

Los Angeles receives:

OF/1B Bryce Harper
RHP Taijuan Walker

Phillies receive:

RHP Bobby Miller
C/DH Dalton Rushing
OF Andy Pages
OF Josue De Paula
RHP Gavin Stone
INF/OF Miguel Vargas.

Reality Check — For Now

Still, Dombrowski moved quickly to calm the speculation. “Bryce Harper’s not getting traded,” he told The New York Post’s Jon Heyman. “He’s a great player. He’s a future Hall of Famer. He’s a cornerstone of our franchise, and we look to have him be with us a long, long time.”

Even with that assurance, Dodgers trade rumors around Harper likely won’t vanish anytime soon. Los Angeles has never shied away from pursuing stars who seem unavailable — and Harper’s rare blend of talent, charisma, and playoff fire makes him a perfect fit for LA’s championship ambitions.

If history tells us anything, the Dodgers are always one bold move away from rewriting the baseball landscape.

This article first appeared on LAFB Network and was syndicated with permission.

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