Dodgers Acquire Bud Norris
- Updated: July 1, 2016
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Bud Norris from the Atlanta Braves.
Sources: #Dodgers getting Bud Norris from #Braves.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 30, 2016
Bob Nightengale of USA Today also reported the news.
The #Braves made shrewd move trading Bud Norris at peak value, after one-month demotion to bullpen, following 1-4, 8.74 ERA in April.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 30, 2016
Nightengale reported some further details on the move.
Official: #Dodgers receive RHP Bud Norris, OF Dian Toscano, player to be named and cash. #Braves get pitchers Phil Pfeifer and Caleb Dirks.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 30, 2016
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports confirmed the news.
Source: Braves are getting two minor leaguers from the Dodgers for Bud Norris.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 30, 2016
With ace Clayton Kershaw set to miss time due to a herniated disc in his back the Dodgers needed to find a pitcher to fill in. Los Angeles went to the trade market to find a veteran pitcher who may be able to stick on the team if he performs well.
As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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