The Boston Crimson Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin Could from the Los Angeles Dodgers simply minutes earlier than Thursday’s Main League Baseball commerce deadline, the staff introduced Thursday. In return, the Dodgers will obtain outfielder/first baseman James Tibbs III and outfielder Zach Ehrhard. Tibbs is likely one of the prospects the Crimson Sox acquired within the latest commerce of Rafael Devers to the Giants.
Could, who turns 28 years of age in September, has principally struggled this season for the Dodgers. In 18 begins and one aid look, Could has pitched to a 4.85 ERA (84 ERA+) with 97 strikeouts and 40 unintentional walks in 104 innings. The 2025 season marks his comeback from Tommy John surgical procedure. For his profession, Could has an ERA+ of 113 throughout elements of six MLB seasons. He is owed the stability of a $2.14 million wage for 2025 and is eligible totally free company this coming offseason.
As for Tibbs, the 22-year-old Florida State product is a former No. 13 total decide. This season, he is cut up time between Excessive-A and Double-A with a slash line of .232/.359/.404 and 13 house runs in 86 video games. He has an OPS of .733 throughout elements of two minor-league seasons. Ehrhard, 22, has likewise been at Excessive-A and Double-A this season. The previous Thirteenth-rounder has a .737 OPS for his professional profession.
Boston is want of pitching depth, significantly within the rotation, and that was the case even after dealing for Steven Matz from the Cardinals. Could does have some bullpen expertise, however in contrast to Matz he is presently stretched out as a starter. The Crimson Sox are presently in second wild card place within the American League and in addition attempting to stay with vary of the first-place Blue Jays within the AL East.
As for the Dodgers, their rotation is uncommonly deep when wholesome. The forthcoming return from harm of lefty Blake Snell in all probability made Could expendable, and Could’s aforementioned struggles little question contributed to that notion. The reigning champion Dodgers are in first place within the Nationwide League West.