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Report: Dodgers viewed as likely landing spot for Jon Lester

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester is on everyone's mind with the non-waiver trade deadline fast approaching.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, rival executives view the Los Angeles Dodgers as the likely landing spot for the hurler, despite talks reportedly not progressing "very far along" as of Saturday.

It's been reported that Red Sox are considering outfielder Matt Kemp in a potential deal for the left-handed Lester, and Olney notes the team's best chance to move him is to tie in an elite prospect in the deal.

The Dodgers have the stock in shortstop Corey Seager, outfielder Joc Pederson, plus pitcher Chris Anderson, Zach Lee, and Julio Urias, but there's also a very strong rotation already in place in Los Angeles, should the team try to land Lester.

Clayton Kershaw leads a starting five at Dodger Stadium made up of Zack Greinke, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Josh Beckett, and Dan Haren.

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