This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/dodgers as Dodgers Tabbed Best Landing Spot for $4.125 Million Shutdown Reliever at Trade Deadline. As the trade deadline nears, the Los Angeles Dodgers are seen across the baseball world as a team that is looking to fortify their roster with the right deal (s).

That trade chip is Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals, a 2024 All-Star and presumptive rental thanks to his opt-out this winter. There's no guarantee the 47-50 Royals will be willing to sell, but the Dodgers would be one of many teams interested if they made Lugo available.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Dodgers are pursuing high-leverage relievers and have called the Twins on righties Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the hunt for some reinforcements to their pitching staff ahead of the upcoming deadline. With multiple injuries in their rotation

In 43 1/3 innings, Duran has struck out 49 batters and pitched to a sterling 1.66 ERA. The 27-year-old is 73-for-82 in save opportunities throughout his career, and his raw stuff still stacks up favorably against anybody.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had major bullpen issues this season, and this trade idea would solve that ahead of the deadline.

In this MLB mock trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire veteran starter Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks to bolster their struggling rotation and make a serious push for the 2025 World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are projected to add an All-Star slugger at the trade deadline as their veteran struggles.

The Dodgers have not been shy about taking huge swings via trades and free-agent signings. But if they opt for a lower-profile deal a the trade deadline, they could target Griffin Jax of the Minnesota Twins.