Trade Deadline Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers

Jun 22, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp (27) during a ninth inning at bat against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Three pieces on the trading block

1. Matt Kemp

Matt Kemp has been one of the Dodgers poster boys for the past couple of years, having almost won MVP in 2011. However, injuries have plagued Kemp and his lackluster performance as a center fielder has forced Mattingly to move him to left field. Kemp has come alive in the month of June batting .309 and

flashing the talents we were all accustomed to seeing from him on an everyday basis. In the right type of trade where the Dodgers got back major league talent that could contribute immediately it is not unlikely. however highly doubtful, that Kemp could be moved at the deadline.

2. Andre Ethier

Another player stuck in the purgatory that is the Dodgers outfield is Andre Ethier. Moving Ethier will be very difficult for the Dodgers considering he is due to make $18 million in 2015 and 2016, with an additional $17.5 million in 2017. Ethier’s numbers have dipped significantly this season thus making it unlikely any team would be willing to trade for him unless the Dodgers paid a substantial portion of his remaining contract.

3. Dan Haren

After a lackluster 2013 campaign with the Washington Nationals, Dan Haren has been a solid addition thus far for the Dodgers. However, it may be wise of them to sell-high on Haren to fill other needs. They have the organizational depth to trade a starter and not miss a beat. They also have top prospect Zach Lee waiting in the wings for a call-up, moving Haren would give Lee a chance to show off his stuff at the big league level.