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Dodgers-Cardinals Trade Would Save Los Angeles' Season

The Cardinals could supply the Dodgers a starting pitcher.
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Apr 15, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; A cap rests on the dug out wall with the number 42 on the hat in honor of Major League Baseball s Jackie Robinson Day. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Apr 15, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; A cap rests on the dug out wall with the number 42 on the hat in honor of Major League Baseball s Jackie Robinson Day. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers had the most pitching depth in baseball heading into the season, but injuries have completely destroyed their starting rotation. Offseason addition Blake Snell was supposed to be a crucial piece of the pitching staff, but he landed on the injured list a few weeks ago.

This week, the Dodgers moved Snell to the 60-day IL, further digging the hole they're already in with pitching depth.

Because of this, the Dodgers could get aggressive on the trade market and they might be able to work a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Cardinals have pitcher Erick Fedde who could fit perfectly with the Dodgers. While some might not want the Cardinals to sell, trading Fedde makes plenty of sense.

The righty has made nine starts and holds a 3.44 ERA over 52 1/3 innings. He consistently keeps the Cardinals in the game while also having a complete game shutout on his resume for the season.

If the Cardinals traded Fedde, they would land a solid prospect return while also clearing a spot in the rotation for a prospect pitcher like Quinn Mathews or another talented arm. Fedde's contract runs out at the end of the season and it's unlikely St. Louis re-signs him.

For the Dodgers, acquiring a pitcher like the Cardinals' righty would work, too. The Dodgers have a lot of controllable pitching talent, so bringing in a rental arm to help their World Series push this season makes sense. It would be similar to the Jack Flaherty trade from a year ago.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "St. Louis Cardinals On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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