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Dodgers acquire Will Klein from Mariners to bolster depleted bullpen

It brings a 25-year-old right-hander to a staff saddled with 15 injured pitchers, ranking 22nd in ERA.

July 5, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joe Jacques (55) pitches during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Aug 3, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Will Klein (64) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 14: President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media during spring training workouts at Camelback Ranch on February 14, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Overview

  • Los Angeles sent minor league left-hander Joe Jacques to Seattle in exchange for right-hander Will Klein.
  • The Dodgers added Klein and Ryan Loutos to their active roster, optioned Noah Davis to Triple-A, and designated Chris Stratton for assignment.
  • Klein, 25, posted an 11.05 ERA over eight big-league appearances last season and a 7.17 ERA in 22 outings at Triple-A Tacoma this year.
  • The Dodgers currently have 15 pitchers on the injured list and their staff’s 4.11 ERA ranks 22nd in MLB.
  • The trade aims to strengthen a fatigued bullpen and bolster the team’s pitching depth.