Dodgers Could Trade $5.4 Million Pitcher To AL Contender In Shocking Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers have more pitching than spots available. They came into the offseason with a plethora of starting pitchers but only added more to the rotation.

Los Angeles is set to return Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May from injuries that kept them both off the field for all of last season. Shohei Ohtani is set to return to the mound as well. The Dodgers also opted to sign Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki in free agency.

Pair this duo with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow and the return of the three injured pitchers and you begin to see how stacked the Dodgers are. With all these pitchers, the Dodgers could capitalize on the depth and trade one of their arms in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

The pitcher that makes the most sense to be moved is Gonsolin. The righty is on the sideline with an injury right now, but he’s set to return in the near future. A trade for the righty would likely include outfielder Heston Kjerstad as the centerpiece.

Kjerstad doesn’t have a direct path to playing time in Baltimore, but he may be able to contend for at-bats as a platoon option with the Dodgers. A trade like this would work wonders for the Orioles who are already down Corbin Burnes. Baltimore hasn’t done much of anything to replace their former ace, so a deal to add a proven starter like Gonsolin could be a huge addition.

Losing the righty wouldn’t do much harm to the Dodgers. Bringing in the prospects in return for him would help boost the farm system to improve the next crop of Dodgers stars.

SOURCE SPORTS: Shohei Ohtani And Juan Soto Expected To Be First MLB Players To Earn $100M In Single Year

baseball’s financial landscape is reaching unprecedented territory, as Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto are set to make history in 2025. According to Sportico, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar and New York Mets slugger are on pace to become the first MLB players to surpass $100 million in total earnings within a single year.

While both players are cashing in, the way they’ll reach this milestone differs significantly. Ohtani’s fortune will largely come from high-profile endorsement deals, while Soto will reap the benefits of a massive signing bonus from his record-breaking contract with the Mets.

Ohtani inked a groundbreaking 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers in late 2023, but his salary this season will be a modest $2 million due to deferred payments. However, his global appeal has made him the most marketable athlete in baseball, with endorsements from New Balance, Fanatics/Topps, and other major brands expected to push his earnings near $100 million.

Soto’s payday, on the other hand, will be driven by his contract. After an impressive year with the New York Yankees, he secured a staggering $765 million deal with the Mets. His $75 million signing bonus alone will propel him past the nine-figure threshold, and with his annual salary and brand partnerships factored in, his total earnings are projected to hit $129 million.

Their performances on the field have made these historic paydays inevitable. In his first year with the Dodgers, Ohtani delivered an MVP-caliber season, batting .375 with 54 home runs and 130 RBIs while helping lead his team to a World Series title. Meanwhile, Soto shined in the Bronx, posting a .288 average with 41 home runs and 109 RBIs, earning first-team All-MLB honors and a Silver Slugger award before securing his megadeal