DODGERS ADD ALEX CALL
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Alex Call from the Washington Nationals for pitchers Eriq Swan and Sean Paul Linan.
What does it give the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers bolster their outfield depth with the addition of Call. The 30-year-old should be a platoon bat against left-handed pitchers, and he is a decent defender at all three outfield positions. Call has the potential to be an important role player down the stretch for Los Angeles.
What does it give the Washington Nationals
Pitching continues to be a struggle for the Nationals, so they targeted two prospects here. Both Swan and Linan are right-handers who have worked mainly as starters in the minors. They are not highly ranked prospects, but both have shown good strikeout ability. They will add some intriguing potential and depth to the organization.
Fantasy impact
This trade won't impact fantasy baseball much. Call will not be an everyday player for the Dodgers, which keeps him off the fantasy radar. The new Nationals pitchers are still early in their development, too, so their potential MLB debuts are at least a few seasons away.
