The Los Angeles Dodgers are about to start the 2024 MLB season in Seoul, South Korea, but they haven't finalized a crucial roster spot yet.
After During Spring Training, there were problems with their defense.Gavin Lux, who was expected to be the shortstop, was moved to second base, and Mookie Betts, a seven-time All-Star, took over the everyday role at shortstop for the first time. Depending on how Betts performs, the Dodgers might pursue a specific player in a trade.
If the Dodgers become concerned about Mookie Betts' ability to play shortstop, they plan to negotiate with the Milwaukee Brewers for shortstop Willy Adames, who will be a free agent after the season, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Bob Nightengale of USA Today said this..
There have been rumors connecting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a trade for Willy Adames this offseason.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic previously stated. The Dodgers have shown interest in Adames, especially after the Brewers' chances of making the playoffs decreased following a closer's injury. The Brewers' chances of contending for the playoffs were hurt after closer Devin Williams got injured.If the Dodgers believe their defense is struggling as Betts adapts, Adames would be an immediate solution, as he was one of the top three shortstops defensively last season, according to FanGraphs. According to FanGraphs..
Ken Rosenthal reported that there is a risk with the move, considering that Betts hasn't played the position regularly since high school and his defense might be average at best.
It's not yet clear if Betts will be a good fit in his new everyday position. In Spring Training, he has made two errors, while Lux has made three, but he has a strong .917 fielding percentage and has been involved in three double plays. He has made two errors in Spring Training. After spending more than $1 billion this offseason, if the Dodgers believe they can make a move that improves their chances to win in 2024, they might do so. The Dodgers have invested more than $1 billion this offseason.Willy Adames could significantly enhance the Dodgers' defense.
Adames signed a one-year, $12.25 million deal with the Brewers in January to avoid arbitration, and some believe he will receive a six-year, $132 million deal on the open market, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic.
Adames signed a one-year, $12.25 million deal with the Brewers in January to avoid arbitration. Tim Britton of The Athletic predicts that he will earn a six-year, $132 million deal on the open market. Tim Britton of The Athletic made this prediction. In addition to his excellent defense, Adames has a decent bat. In 2023, he had a .217/.310/.407 slash line with 24 home runs. In his best season, in 2021, he had a .262/.337/.481 slash line after being traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Brewers. Although these numbers are not outstanding, they are better than those of the Dodgers' other internal shortstop option, Miguel Rojas, who had a .236/.290/.322 slash line last season.
He has a fair batting record. There's a possibility that the Dodgers could acquire Adames at a reasonable price, similar to the cost incurred by the Brewers when they traded former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the offseason.The Brewers traded former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles for Joey Ortiz, DL Hall, and a Competitive Balance Draft pick. who slashed “Los Angeles may benefit from having Adames, as he would strengthen the position and allow Betts to return to second base,”
Matt Levine reported for Inside The Dodgers . “If the Dodgers wish to keep their highly paid star Betts on the right side of the infield, and don’t believe Lux is the long-term solution at shortstop, Adames could be a possibility.” The Los Angeles Dodgers “plan to” pursue a trade for Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames if Mookie Betts encounters difficulties, according to a new report.
“Los Angeles could use the upgrade with Adames, as he would shore up the position and allow Betts to move back to second base,” Matt Levine reported for Inside The Dodgers. “If the Dodgers want to keep their high-paid superstar in Betts on the right side of the infield, and don’t feel like Lux is the long-term answer at shortstop, Adames could be an option.”
