Dodgers Acquire John Axford
- Updated: August 1, 2018
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired John Axford from the Toronto Blue Jays.
The #Dodgers grab John Axford from #Jays for back end of bullpen, per @bnicholsonsmith
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2018
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times shared information on the news.
John Axford is a RHP. This year, left-handers are batting .147 against him.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) July 31, 2018
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com confirmed the news.
Source confirms Blue Jays trade John Axford to Dodgers for RHP Corey Copping.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2018
Axford has spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colordo Rockies, Oakland Atheltics, and Blue Jays throughtout his career.
In 2011 he recorded a career high 46 saves fore the Brewers. So far this season Axford has posted a 4-1 record with a 4.41 ERA in 45 games.
Los Angeles made a few moves to get better at the deadline and added another relief pitcher is a key.
As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their roster news we will keep you up to date.
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