As a result, six-year pitcher Dustin May could be the odd man out. "In the last week, trade rumors have started to swirl around May, the oft-injured right-hander who is finally healthy this season — but also having an up-and-down campaign in his final year before free agency," Jack Harris wrote for the Los Angeles Times.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ search for relief pitching has hit a snag. While the team would like to acquire some of the top arms available at the trade deadline, they do not want to overpay, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.