MLB Rumors: Most Likely Trade Candidate Named For Dodgers
Despite the club’s strong 32-19 record and a firm grip on the NL West, injuries have ravaged their pitching staff and reshaped potential deadline plans — including who might be expendable.
Frasso, currently with Triple-A Oklahoma City, is the Dodgers’ No. 12-ranked prospect and is finally building back up after missing all of 2024 due to shoulder surgery. He’s thrown over 80 pitches in back-to-back outings, signaling physical readiness for a potential MLB debut. But as Miller notes, whether he still has the upside to stick in L.A.’s deep rotation is “questionable at best,” making him a prime candidate to move if the Dodgers swing a deal for outfield help or bullpen support.
Dodgers should call up an actual pitching prospect this time instead of the typical AAA scrub. It's time to give Nick Frasso his chance!
— Dodgersgirl10 (@dodgersgirl10) May 18, 2025
Frasso a Key Piece in Potential Dodgers-Orioles Trade Talks
One trade scenario gaining traction involves Cedric Mullins of the Baltimore Orioles, another player Miller listed as a likely trade candidate. With Mullins offering power, speed, and defensive stability — and the Orioles falling out of contention — a swap involving Frasso and outfielder James Outman has been floated by analysts.
Nick Frasso turned in his best outing of the year, coming back from shoulder surgery last year.
— Dodgers Daily (@dodger_daily) May 3, 2025
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Frasso has ramped up at a perfect pace. His first 2 outings were 2 innings apiece, the next 3 outings were 3 innings each, his last outing was 4, now this one was… pic.twitter.com/3ee195ODR0
Outman, once viewed as part of the Dodgers’ long-term outfield plans, has struggled to find consistency at the plate in 2025. With Andy Pages now in center and Michael Conforto underperforming, adding a bat like Mullins could help L.A. tighten up their weakest lineup spot. Frasso, meanwhile, could appeal to Baltimore as a high-upside arm still on the rise.
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