3 Players the Dodgers Should Explore Trading This Offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers sadly let down their fans again this year, but this time it came at the expense of an NLDS exit, which almost nobody saw coming. What does that mean? The 2020 season will feature through-the-roof expectations considering the window for a championship isn't exactly continuing to open with the NL only getting better.

At the end of the day, the Dodgers need to shake up the roster in order to inject a bit more life into the organization. That'll come through trades and free agency, but what about moving some players already on the roster? Here are three guys the team might consider parting ways with in order to free up logjams and create more financial flexibility.

3. AJ Pollock

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It's not going to be easy to move him, but the Dodgers should at least try. AJ Pollock had yet another injury-shortened season in his first with LA and the team did just fine without him. He wasn't terrible, slashing .266/.327/.468 with 15 home runs and 47 RBI, but the team already has Cody Bellinger and Joc Pederson in the outfield, with Alex Verdugo ready to take over everyday responsibilities. With pitching being LA's biggest need, offloading Pollock to a team in need of a versatile outfielder at a decent price ($51 million guaranteed over the next three years) could be a shrewd move.

2. Kenley Jansen

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Now I know what you're thinking -- this is a bit ridiculous because the Dodgers can't afford to lose key members of the pitching staff. And we agree, however, the team has clearly expressed doubts about Jansen closing games, so is he worth keeping for $38 million total over the next two years? Trading him and going after other relievers in free agency (it's a pretty loaded class) could be the better move. LA can get two effective back-end relievers for the price of one.

1. Justin Turner

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Turner is still producing and seems like a staple in this Dodgers' lineup, but he's going to be 35 years old and is owed $20 million in 2020. With chatter about the Dodgers possibly making a run at Anthony Rendon, exploring Turner's market could be prudent considering a number of contenders would take a very good veteran third baseman at that price in an attempt to make a run of their own next year. Turner said he'd switch positions if Rendon came to LA, but where is he going to play? The infield is full with Corey Seager, Gavin Lux and Max Muncy at the other positions.