Dodgers Acquire Curtis Granderson
- Updated: August 19, 2017
According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Curtis Granderson from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
Trade is official https://t.co/Q6FG30D7PU
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 19, 2017
Plunkett reported further information.
2 yrs ago #Dodgers added veteran Chase Utley in August. Last year Carlos Ruiz. This year looks like it’s going to be Curtis Granderson
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 19, 2017
Plunkett continued.
Curtis Granderson has about $3.9m left in final yr of his contract this season. 36 yr old batting .228 but with 19 HRs, .481 slug, .815 OPS
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 19, 2017
Plunkett added more statistics.
In 71 games since May 21 — 276/.399/.603 (55 for 199), 40 runs scored, 38, RBI, 31 extra- base hits inc. 16 HRs
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 19, 2017
Punkett spoke about the Dodgers outfield situation.
#Dodgers LH outfield options getting crowded — Granderson joins Bellinger (with Gonzalez back), Pederson, Ethier in Sept.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 19, 2017
Los Angeles refuses to stay content with their roster as they look to win it all this year. Granderson known for his power could end up being a vital piece for the club in the playoffs.
As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their roster news we will keep you up to date.
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