Dodgers Rumors: LA Interested in Free Agent All Star Closer Zack Britton
After Zack Britton became a free agent after the 2022 season, he has been on the market ever since. The pitcher had a showcase in Florida Wednesday morning, and the Dodgers were one of six teams that scouted him.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic shared the news on Twitter this morning:
Britton was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 2006 MLB draft. During his first few seasons in the league, Britton was marked as the Oriole's third-best prospect according to Baseball America. The lefty was one of the best relievers, posting a 1.84 ERA in 367.1 innings from 2014-2020. Due to his Tommy John surgery in 2021, his productivity declined as he posted a 5.89 ERA in 12.1 innings during 2021.
Though the veteran attempted to return to form last season, he still faced injuries with arm fatigue and ultimately went back on the injured list.
Though the Dodgers already have sufficient reliever talent, the recent additions of Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson, they are a team always looking to improve, and adding a pitcher of Britton's caliber would certainly do that.
Although Britton is well out of his peak, adding the two-time All-Star would give the Dodgers even more depth and versatility in the late innings since they still have their strong bullpen in place.
Of course, the Dodgers are not the only team interested in Britton's services. The Mets, Giants, Angels, Cubs, and Rangers are also reportedly among the teams that are vying for the left-hander. As of now, it remains to be seen which team will ultimately sign the 35-year-old, but it's clear that he has plenty of suitors.
