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How Dodgers can play spoiler in MLB trade market with aggressive moves
How Dodgers can play spoiler in MLB trade market with aggressive moves originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Dodgers are, once again, the top World Series contenders in Major League Baseball. It should come as no surprise, as this club is stacked from top to bottom.But if there is any issue with the roster, the Dodgers' farm system and depth chart are strong enough for the team to go out and add some top-tier talent by the MLB trade deadline.As ESPN's Bradford Doolittle highlighted, the Dodgers can also play spoiler in the trade market this year. How they can do so is simple: trade for the players their top competition might be looking to add.Dodgers can play spoiler in trade market with savvy moves"That said, the Dodgers can play spoiler in the trade market, as much to hinder other contenders as to help themselves," Doolittle writes.Los Angeles does have a few needs worth exploring, with left field, some extra infield depth, and more help in the starting rotation all being worthwhile spots to upgrade at.But this team doesn't need to make any moves, and they would still be the top World Series contenders. Teams around MLB are hoping for the Dodgers not to make any moves, at least at the top of the market.MORE:Tarik Skubal being traded by Tigers would help him in free agencyIf Dave Roberts' club added someone like Tarik Skubal, it would be a nightmare for MLB. Not only would the Dodgers be getting a great player, but they would be blocking some of their top competition from getting such a player.With how the Dodgers are looking for rotation help, as are the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers can play spoiler in the trade market this season.It's a fascinating situation for the Dodgers, as they can have a massive impact on the market, helping themselves, but almost just as importantly, hurting their top competition.More MLB news:5 reasons to believe in Jordan Walker's breakout for CardinalsEx-MLB GM projects White Sox to sell at trade deadline despite 2026 successCubs cost to trade for Tarik Skubal from Tigers revealed by ex-MLB GMYankees Ryan McMahon problem has a $25 million release solution Phillies extending Cristopher Sanchez to his $107 million deal was genius
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