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MLB Trade Rumors: Cubs May Be Nearing Trade For Reported Dodgers Target Brad Ziegler

Matthew Moreno
3 Min Read
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Although several notable players have already been moved, Tuesday’s 1 p.m. PT non-waiver trade deadline may still see plenty of activity. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, they’ve regularly been connected to pitchers, particularly relievers.

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The latest name to crop up was Brad Ziegler of the Miami Marlins. It was previously reported the Dodgers and Marlins had early trade talks on Kyle Barraclough, Adam Conley And Drew Steckenrider.

Additionally, the Dodgers were recently said to have scouted Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays relief pitchers. Although Ziegler may be a point of interest for Los Angeles, it’s the Chicago Cubs who are nearing a trade for the right-hander, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi:

Though, Morosi then reported a trade may not be imminent:

Ziegler got off to a rough start as Marlins closer, which led to him being removed from the role. He’s been improved as a setup man, especially of late.

In his last 28 appearances, Ziegler has pitched to a 0.64 ERA with 22 strikeouts and 11 walks over 28 innings of work. He had a 7.88 ERA through his first 25 games.

Overall in 53 games this season, Ziegler is 1-5 with a 3.98 ERA, 4.59 FIP and 1.27 WHIP.

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Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com