Dodgers News: LA Adds Shortstop Depth in Trade With Guardians

A much-needed move made by the Dodgers.

The Los Angele Dodgers continue to make moves ahead of next week's trade deadline as they have completed a trade with the Cleveland Guardians to acquire shortstop, Amed Rosario. 

Reported by Jeff Passan, the decision to go for Rosario helps the Dodgers out immensely as they were in dire need of right-handed batters who are good against left-handed pitchers. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers are working toward a trade in which they would acquire shortstop Amed Rosario from the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell me and @JesseRogersESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2023

Rosario, who was a top prospect for the Mets at one point, wraps up two and a half seasons with the Guardians. This year's he's hit three home runs, 40 RBIs and has a .265 batting average and a .675 OPS.

The Dodgers seemed to have picked up Rosario at a good time as he has a bit of momentum, hitting .304 BA/.826 OPS/ 7 RBIs in the last seven days. His hitting against lefties seems to make him an even greater fit for the Dodgers (.303 BA/.345 OBP/.822 OPS)

Amed Rosario has a .675 OPS this year with 3 HRs and 40 RBIs.

Against lefties, the right-handed shortstop is slashing .303/.345/.477 with an OPS of .822 in 116 plate appearances.

The Dodgers needed to add right-handed depth, and they've done it with two under the radar moves. https://t.co/xf1TCXjkbC

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) July 26, 2023

There isn't any news of what the Dodgers have given up for Rosario just yet, but the deal is pending on some medical reviews that is being done in Cleveland. 

LA has been dealing with some lack of depth within the infield, specifically at second base and shortstop, due to the injury of Gavin Lux and option of Miguel Vargas back to the minors. 

The Boys in Blue started their trade frenzy this week by bringing back super utility man, Kiké Hernandez, from the Boston Red Sox. 

And now the addition of Amed Rosario adds some much needed depth to the Dodgers infield. 

Will LA go for anyone else in the trade market? Hopefully they turn to some pitchers next!