When the Yankees and Dodgers start circling the same target, you know it’s not just smoke—it’s a full-on five-alarm fire. With one team juggling infield auditions and the other praying for a miracle rebound, both giants are eyeing the same $52 million solution. It’s trade season in MLB, where desperation wears pinstripes or blue, and the Cardinals might just hold the ace both teams crave.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking like a well-oiled machine, but there are a few nuts and bolts that need to be tightened, and the same goes for the New York Yankees. But when both teams have a problem at the same position, there is going to be some friction in the market. The Yankees and the Dodgers have a problem at 3rd base, and Nolan Arenado might be more in demand than thought.
In a recent article written by Buster Olney, he talked about some deadline day trades that might happen, and Nolan Arenado was one of them. Olney wrote, “Conditions are emerging to foster this possibility, if Arenado waives his no-trade clause and if the Cardinals are willing to deal him. Normally, it’s not easy to move a position player with money attached at midseason, but contenders could be interested in acquiring the eight-time All-Star third baseman.”
The Yankees and the Dodgers have a big problem in the form of DJ LeMahieu and Max Muncy. DJ LeMahieu has been out of form since his 2023 season. He has also become prone to injuries, with his age not helping him much. If they do nab Arenado, he would immediately become the everyday third baseman. He will not just be a quick fix, but can hold down the fort for a few years. But the Yankees will have competition as the Dodgers have the same problem.
The LA Dodgers are in good form this season, but their problems at 3rd base are becoming more and more visible. Max Muncy has been going down since the 2023 season. We have seen some flashes, but they have been very inconsistent. The Dodgers, who are looking to go back-to-back, can’t afford to slip up and need to fix this. Arenado, being a 10-time Golden Glove winner, is a massive improvement over Muncy at third. While Arenado’s bat isn’t as explosive as Muncy’s at his peak, he’s far more consistent.
In a race where both clubs are pretending their third-base problems aren’t alarming, Arenado stands out as the obvious fire extinguisher. The Yankees need stability, the Dodgers need consistency, and both need to stop duct-taping the hot corner. If the Cardinals open the door, this tug-of-war might just become the trade deadline’s main event. After all, even juggernauts need help when the engine starts to sputter.
LA Dodgers Sign Ex-Yankee Lou Trivino After Giants Cut Ties
Another day, another reclamation project for the Dodgers—because why develop when you can revive? In their eternal quest to squeeze gold from baseball’s castoffs, Los Angeles has taken a gamble on a once-reliable arm who’s been more familiar with rehab rooms than pitching mounds lately. Yes, the Dodgers have signed Lou Trivino, because apparently, hope springs eternal—even if elbows don’t.
Lou Trivino is getting another shot at redemption with the Dodgers. Once a key bullpen piece for the Yankees, he posted a 1.66 ERA in 25 games during 2022. After an elbow injury derailed his career, he now hopes to revive it on a minor league deal in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are banking on potential, not past mistakes. Trivino struggled with the Giants, recording a 5.84 ERA over 12⅓ innings. Still, his postseason pedigree and sharp command in 2022 offer glimmers of upside. If healthy, he could become a stealth asset in a loaded Dodgers bullpen.
Injuries have thinned L.A.’s relief corps, and depth is vital down the stretch. Trivino’s experience, including four scoreless 2022 playoff outings, could prove valuable. He brings late-inning poise and high-leverage readiness. If he regains his form, this quiet signing may echo loudest in October.
And if there’s one thing the Dodgers do better than anyone, it’s turning rust into relevance. Trivino might be damaged goods, but in L.A., that just means “next project.” Should he rediscover his 2022 mojo, expect the front office to pat itself on the back—loudly and often.
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