Dodgers Acquire Matt Kemp From Braves
- Updated: December 17, 2017
According to Ken Gurnick of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Matt Kemp from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Adrian Gonzalez, Scott Kazmir, Brandon McCarthy, and Charlie Culberson.
The Los Angeles Dodgers today acquired outfielder Matt Kemp from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for first baseman Adrián González, pitchers Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy, infielder Charlie Culberson and cash considerations.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) December 16, 2017
Gurnick reported further information.
The Dodgers are just as likely to flip Matt Kemp as they are to keep him. Payroll flexibility might make outfielders Lorenzo Cain or Andrew McCutchen in play
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) December 16, 2017
Gurnick added more information.
Andrew Friedman non-committal about Kemp’s future. He also said reducing luxury tax exposure has been offseason focal point.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) December 16, 2017
Gurnick continued.
Friedman said Gonzalez wants to play beyond 2018 and that was part of his consideration in waiving trade veto rights.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) December 16, 2017
Gonzalez posted this statement about the situation.
Thank you @Dodgers organization and fans for all the great years! #Blessed#Thankful#Dodgerspic.twitter.com/p7FC3pZdzz
— Adrián González (@Adrian_ElTitan) December 16, 2017
Los Angeles has been paying over the luxury tax for the last five years and wanted to clear some space they accomplished that with this move. As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their offseason news, we will keep you up to date.
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