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Dodgers prepare for trade deadline while awaiting player returns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:04 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Dodgers prepare for trade deadline while awaiting player returns

Summary

With one week until the August 3 trade deadline, the Dodgers are expected to become sellers. Edwin Díaz, Kiké Hernández, and Blake Snell are all close to returning, with Hernández set to rejoin the team Tuesday. The Dodgers may explore trading Eric Lauer and Alex Call to strengthen their farm system. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Shohei Ohtani will remain in the lineup despite not currently pitching. Lauer has not lost a game as a starter, while Call's role could be reduced now that Hernández is back.

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Status Watch

•Trade deadline approaches on August 3.
•Edwin Díaz and Kiké Hernández return soon.
•Eric Lauer and Alex Call could be traded.
•Manager confirms Ohtani will keep hitting.
•Blake Snell set for third rehab start Wednesday.

Latest Updates

12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dodger notes – deadline rumors, injury updates

What they're saying

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‘Tis the season. Just one week remains until the 2026 season’s trade deadline, which this year is August 3rd. The Dodgers are expected to be sellers as opposed to buyers, as this year there are more teams still involved in a playoff run. The Dodgers also will have a little trade deadline action of their […]
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