Dodgers Acquire Multiple Players In Three-Way Reds-Rays Trade, Face Bullpen Challenges

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approached, the Los Angeles Dodgers engaged in a complex three-team trade with the Reds and Rays, acquiring several pitchers including Adam Serwinowski, Paul Gervase, and Ben Rortvedt while trading away former top prospect Hunter Feduccia. The Dodgers sought bullpen help but missed out on key targets such as St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who was traded to the Mets, and Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran, who was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies for top prospects. Additionally, the Dodgers showed interest in Cleveland Guardians' All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan, a highly sought-after player also pursued by the Padres and other teams, with the Dodgers potentially leveraging their six Top 100 prospects to outbid rivals. The team also eyed starting pitcher Shane Bieber, who was a target for the Cubs as well, and although the Dodgers lost out on some bullpen pieces, they remain active in seeking pitching upgrades. Overall, the Dodgers' trade deadline moves reflect a strategic effort to bolster pitching depth amid injuries and inconsistencies, though some high-profile acquisitions eluded them.