Dodgers trade Yordan Alvarez to Astros in one-sided deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Yordan Alvarez to the Houston Astros in June 2016 for relief pitcher Josh Fields. This trade has come under scrutiny as Alvarez has developed into a three-time All-Star and leads the American League in home runs and batting average this season. Fields had a respectable stint with the Dodgers but was released by the team in 2019. The trade is now viewed as one of the worst in MLB history, with Alvarez being a standout performer compared to Fields' lack of lasting impact. The discussion around this trade highlights the challenges teams face in evaluating young talent.

• 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Yordan Alvarez trade is one of worst in MLB history