As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West despite recent struggles. The team faces persistent pitching challenges, with injuries impacting their staff significantly. MLB insider Jeff Passan highlights Jhoan Durán of the Minnesota Twins as a strong acquisition target. Durán boasts impressive statistics including a 1.52 ERA and no home runs allowed this season. Acquiring Durán could enhance the Dodgers' bullpen, but the potential cost is substantial due to his skill set and control for two more seasons.
The Dodgers enter every deadline season seeking a major move, and the 6-foot-5, 230-pound Durán qualifies. With a fastball that averages over 100 mph, a splinker that sits at 98 and a curveball to keep hitters off balance, Durán is pitching as well as ever.
Duran comes with two more years of team control beyond this season. The Dodgers don't have time to waste on taking advantage of Shohei Ohtani's prime, though, and assembling a team with standouts in all facets is a reasonable goal.
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