Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Rumors > MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers Scouting Royals’ Jake Diekman
Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers Scouting Royals’ Jake Diekman

Matthew Moreno
July 17, 2019
3 Min Read
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jake Diekman
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Like in previous seasons, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman figures to upgrade the bullpen prior to the July 31 trade deadline. One change for the 2019 season is any deal(s) will need to be completed this month.

MLB did away with August waiver trades, and though there hasn’t yet been much activity, that should change over the next two weeks. As it specifically pertains to the Dodgers, Friedman has already said the club will be aggressive — but not reckless — as they pursue relief help.

Thus far the Dodgers have been linked to a slew of left-handers: Brad Hand, Will Smith, Tony Watson and Felipe Vazquez. L.A. is also said to have interest in Sam Dyson and Reyes Moronta, among others.

According to Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com, the Dodgers additionally have been scouting Kansas City Royals left-handed reliever Jake Diekman:

The Dodgers, who have a scout here at Kauffman Stadium, and the Nationals are known to be interested.

The 32-year-old isn’t exactly having a standout season for the rebuilding Royals, at 0-6 with a 4.97 ERA, 3.71 FIP and 1.37 WHIP in 44 games. However, Diekman boasts a fastball that sits in the upper-90s and a 46.5% ground ball rate.

He additionally is averaging 13 strikeouts per innings and a career-best 16.4% swinging-strike rate. Diekman’s profile as a prototypical Dodgers target is further enhanced by simple fact of being a southpaw.

With Tony Cingrani lost for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, Scott Alexander still residing on the 10-day injured list and Caleb Ferguson unable to find any sort of consistency, it’s left Julio Urias as the lone left-handed option in the bullpen.

Furthermore, Urias has filled the role of a multi-inning reliever as opposed to being deployed as a lefty specialist. Diekman is holding left-handed batters to a .200/.357/.244 slash line and been equally as tough on righties at .208/.336/.375.

Diekman’s contract includes a $5.75 mutual option for the 2020 season and $500,000 buyout. A trade between the Dodgers and Royals would be the first since Alexander was shipped west as part of a three-team deal in January 2018.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Jake DiekmanKansas City RoyalsLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive 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
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Mookie Betts, 2023 World Baseball Classic
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Wants To Be Magic Johnson Of ‘Dream Team’ For Team USA

March 16, 2023
March 17, 2023
Kenta-maeda-8
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Expects Kenta Maeda To Grow Comfortable With Pitching In Majors

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016
Mookie Betts, 2023 World Series
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Also Preparing For Life After Baseball

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
Aaron Judge, 2019 Players Weekend
FeaturedRumors

Aaron Judge Rumors: Dodgers’ Interest Contingent On Contract Terms

December 4, 2022
December 3, 2022

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어