The St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers collaborated on a slightly complicated three-team commerce Monday.
The Cardinals are receiving beginning pitcher Erick Fedde from the White Sox, whereas the Dodgers will land utility man Tommy Edman from St. Louis and reliever Michael Kopech from Chicago. The deal additionally sees former Cardinals infielder Tommy Pham return to St. Louis.
The White Sox obtained a number of prospects, together with Miguel Vargas, the Dodgers’ Minor League Participant of the 12 months in 2022.
It is a comparatively complicated commerce, however the Dodgers are arguably getting the headliners.
Uniquely, Edman has not performed all season attributable to wrist and ankle accidents, however had begun rehabbing and seems to be near a return. He can play each shortstop and heart subject, two positions the place the Dodgers may use some assist proper now. Kopech can be an attention-grabbing addition, as the previous high prospect stays a high-strikeout arm regardless of ongoing battles together with his command.
As for Fedde, the Cardinals are hoping he can bolster their rotation for a possible run at a playoff spot. After spending a yr pitching in Korea, the 31-year-old has been glorious in his return to MLB this yr, posting a 3.11 ERA in 21 begins. He might be a wonderful under-the-radar transfer for them.
The Dodgers may not be accomplished, as they’ve consistently been linked to one starter. Nevertheless, this can be a fairly massive transfer for them as they attempt to fortify their roster for the stretch run.
