The Dodgers of Los Angeles are adding yet another All-Star player ahead of the 2022 season.
On Friday morning, the Dodgers and Chicago White Sox agreed to a blockbuster trade. Los Angeles is sending outfielder A.J. Pollock to Chicago in exchange for All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel.
The Dodgers are bolstering their bullpen with the move. However, giving up Pollock in the deal can’t be overlooked. He hit .297 last season with 114 hits and 69 RBIs. Those numbers will be difficult to replace.
Kimbrel, meanwhile, struggled in his 24 game appearances last year. He gave up 13 ERs and posted a 5.09 ERA. The Dodgers clearly believe Kimbrel can bounce back considering they gave up Pollock to get him.
The Dodgers have traded AJ Pollock to the White Sox for Craig Kimbrel, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) April 1, 2022
Friday’s Dodgers-White Sox trade has the MLB world talking:
“Woahh. Didn’t see them doing this. But I like it. They have enough options in the OF.”
Woahh. Didn’t see them doing this. But I like it. They have enough options in the OF. https://t.co/980PsHpbQV
— ajwuensch32 (@ajwuensch32) April 1, 2022
“Wow. Decent trade for both teams. I think the Sox got the better end though. #MLB #HotStove”
Wow. Decent trade for both teams. I think the Sox got the better end though. #MLB #HotStove https://t.co/jNLyZlqYmt
— The Screwball Podcast (@ScrewballIESR) April 1, 2022
“White Sox using their bullpen depth to get an OF with an OPS near .900 the past two seasons is a massive W for them.”
White Sox using their bullpen depth to get an OF with an OPS near .900 the past two seasons is a massive W for them. https://t.co/QooqxuQl2K
— matt byrne (@byrnematt_) April 1, 2022
“A rare WIN – WIN trade. Dodgers had 263748 good hitters already & White Sox had 263748 good bullpen pieces.”
A rare WIN – WIN trade. Dodgers had 263748 good hitters already & White Sox had 263748 good bullpen pieces. https://t.co/BBuEluc33E
— KYLE ☀️ (@YourFriendKyle_) April 1, 2022
“This is an incredible trade for the White Sox and beyond my wildest expectations for a Kimbrel return. Pollock has hit .290/.342/.547 with a 135 wRC+, .888 OPS, and the underlying metrics to back it up over the last two years. Easily makes a horrible offseason much more palatable.”
This is an incredible trade for the White Sox and beyond my wildest expectations for a Kimbrel return. Pollock has hit .290/.342/.547 with a 135 wRC+, .888 OPS, and the underlying metrics to back it up over the last two years. Easily makes a horrible offseason much more palatable https://t.co/XHa7KkiPnR
— Nik Gaur (@Gaur_Nik) April 1, 2022
Did the Dodgers get a steal by acquiring Craig Kimbrel? Or does AJ Pollock provide more value for the White Sox?
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