Dodgers Pursue Bullpen Help Amid Pitching Injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers, defending their World Series title and holding a 63-45 record, are contending with multiple pitching injuries, including the sidelining of offseason acquisitions like Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, and Tanner Scott. To address their depleted bullpen, the Dodgers are pursuing both high-profile relievers such as Ryan Helsley, Jhoan Duran, and Robert Suarez, and considering a reunion with free agent Joe Kelly to add depth without losing prospects. Relievers like Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, and Alex Vesia have stepped up amid inconsistent results. Meanwhile, other NL contenders are active in the trade market, with the Chicago Cubs eyeing Arizona's Merrill Kelly and the Milwaukee Brewers considering trading Nestor Cortes, who is drawing interest from the Yankees. These developments underscore a competitive trade landscape as teams prepare for the postseason. The Dodgers are expected to continue seeking bullpen upgrades before the July 31 trade deadline.