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By Zach Pressnell
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The Los Angeles Dodgers added a lot of talent to their World Series roster during the offseason, but a lot of these players have struggled or battled injuries. In the bullpen, the Dodgers added Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott, but injuries have kept them off the field.
With that in mind, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Dodgers pursue big trades for relief pitching in the next few days. Players like Ryan Helsley and Mason Miller have been mentioned as potential fits for the Dodgers, but it seems unlikely.
MLB Network's Jon Morosi recently reported the Dodgers were interested in a trade for Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan Durán, Louis Varland, and Griffin Jax ahead of the trade deadline.
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Durán is one of the best, if not the best, relievers on the market this year, and he would come with a few extra years of team control. He's enjoying another great season for the Twins, and it's expected that he'll be moved.
Jax has been solid, too, but he's not on the same level as Durán. The Twins reportedly want a few top-ranked prospects in a deal for Jax. The Dodgers could look to add him to the back end of their bullpen in a deal that would take a lot of pressure off his shoulders in Los Angeles.
Varland was horrible last season, but he's been dominant this year. With an ERA sitting right around 2.00, he would be a solid addition to the Dodgers' bullpen, and he'd be the easiest pitcher to acquire on this list.
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