Jimmy Rollins could approve a trade to Los Angeles Dodgers

Jimmy Rollins has spent his entire career with the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Rollins has never looked to leave and that longevity helped lead to him earning his 10-and-5 rights this past season, allowing him to veto any trade that might send him out of town, but now that the Phillies are facing what looks to be a slow rebuilding process. While the prospect of changing teams still isn’t high on his list, it now appears as though there are a small handful of teams to which Rollins could approve a trade.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on that short list, according to Jon Heyman at CBS Sports.

It’s unclear which other teams Rollins might consider. He’s believed to have shot down a chance to go to the New York Mets earlier this offseason. It’s also known that he doesn’t have interest in the Oakland A’s, dating back to rumblings about a fit back at the trade deadline. Heyman notes that Rollins “apparently would have approved” a deal to the New York Yankees earlier this offseason, but the Yankees and Phillies couldn’t match up on the caliber of prospect that would be included in such a deal.

Los Angeles has been searching for a replacement at shortstop since allowing Hanley Ramirez to leave via free agency. There are options, internally, but limited upgrades on the open market – suggesting a trade may be necessary if it’s truly a position they want to make a change at.

Rollins batted .243/.323/.394 in 609 plate appearances this past season. He just turned 36 and will earn $11 million in 2015 before hitting the open market.