Report: Dodgers, A's discussed Reddick, Hill trade

With just days to go before the deadline, the Dodgers and Athletics have talked about a blockbuster trade that would send impending free agents Josh Reddick and Rich Hill to Los Angeles, ESPN's Buster Olney reported Friday.

It's unclear what the Athletics would receive for the coveted pair, though Olney notes separate trade proposals involving each player have also been discussed.

Contract negotiations between Reddick and the Athletics have stalled this year, and it's believed Oakland is entertaining offers for the 29-year-old right fielder, who's also reportedly drawn interest from the Chicago Cubs.

Reddick, who missed about six weeks after fracturing his thumb, has remained a steady source of production in the middle of the A's lineup, hitting .300/.375/.443 with seven homers and 10 doubles in 65 games this season.

Meanwhile, Hill, a 36-year-old journeyman who resurrected his career late last season with Boston, hasn't pitched since July 17 because of ongoing blister issues. Among the more sought-after names available this summer, Hill owns a team-best 2.25 ERA while averaging 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 starts.

He's reportedly generated interest from the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays.

The Dodgers have been desperate to add pitching to their injury-depleted rotation, which remains without ace Clayton Kershaw for the foreseeable future. Despite the injuries and a slow start to the season, the Dodgers have managed a 45-32 record since the beginning of May and sit just two games back of the division-leading Giants.