Dodgers target bullpen help with Edwin Díaz at trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are closely monitoring their options as the MLB trade deadline approaches, focusing on adding depth to their bullpen despite a strong season. With Edwin Díaz recovering from injury and variables surrounding starters Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, they may pursue St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O’Brien as a reliable relief option. The Dodgers aim for a third consecutive title, prompting an aggressive trade strategy, with O’Brien emerging as a potential addition that could complement their existing roster effectively. Further developments are expected as the deadline nears.
- •Dodgers focus on trade deadline strategy for bullpen strength.
- •Edwin Díaz's injury creates need for a dependable reliever.
- •Riley O’Brien of the Cardinals is under assessment as a trade target.
- •Dodgers aim for a third consecutive championship.
- •Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow's statuses may influence trade decisions.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Eye Edwin Díaz Insurance at Trade Deadline
"The Dodgers remain the focus of the MLB landscape as people around the league wait and see how they attack the trade deadline.
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