Dodgers: Three ‘Big Ticket’ Relievers to Target at the Deadline
By Nick Reid
Los Angeles Dodgers relief options
Shane Greene, Detroit Tigers
Shane Greene’s name has been brought up in trade speculation quite often, mostly as a result of the Detroit Tigers having an awful 2019 but also because their closer has become elite. Greene has pitched to the tune of a microscopic 1.06 ERA in 34 innings to go along with a 0.85 WHIP, 5.0 H/9, 35 strikeouts, and an incredible 452 ERA+.
The 30-year-old righty was named an All-Star for the first time in his career, and with good reason looking at his numbers. Greene’s been proficient at shutting the door, going 22-for-24 in save situations with one of those blown saves attributed to his defense costing him the unearned runs.
Greene has been pitching the lights out and would be an instant force at the back of the Dodgers’ bullpen. He could be thrust into the closer role, or in the event, Jansen improves would be an excellent set-up man over Pedro Baez, who hasn’t exactly been good either as L.A.’s primary 8th inning guy. Greene isn’t the most coveted arm on this list, but acquiring him will force the Dodgers to give up some decent capital since he’s under control until 2021.