Los Angeles Dodgers Target Key Players in Trades

The St. Louis Cardinals, aiming to reduce payroll, are considering trading key players like all-star closer Ryan Helsley, who set a franchise single-season saves record. Potential trade partners include the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are actively pursuing enhancements for their roster, including interest in shortstop Willy Adames and pitchers Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners, with a strong pitching staff, might trade pitcher Luis Castillo to acquire much-needed offensive talent, with the Philadelphia Phillies as a potential destination. The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off a World Series win, are looking to bolster their pitching rotation with possible targets including Yusei Kikuchi and other top-tier pitchers. The Dodgers' roster strategy also involves a six-man rotation due to past injuries and exploring free agents like Juan Soto to fill new infield vacancies. In contrast, the Los Angeles Angels, struggling in recent years, could compete against the Dodgers for mid-tier free agents like Kikuchi to strengthen their lineup.