Report: Dodgers discussing deal with Pollock
Add another suitor to the list of teams interested in A.J. Pollock.
The National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers are targeting the free-agent outfielder, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, whose sources tell him the two sides are discussing a contract.
Pollock could provide the Dodgers with right-handed balance and an option to play center field. Los Angeles' projected lineup heading into next season predominantly hits from the left side.
| ORDER | PLAYER | POS | HITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joc Pederson | LF | Left |
| 2 | Corey Seager | SS | Left |
| 3 | Justin Turner | 3B | Right |
| 4 | Cody Bellinger | 1B | Left |
| 5 | Max Muncy | 2B | Left |
| 6 | Chris Taylor | CF | Right |
| 7 | Alex Verdugo | RF | Left |
| 8 | Austin Barnes | C | Right |
The 31-year-old Pollock has been a popular target this offseason and has reportedly received interest from the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.
He's reportedly seeking a deal in the five-year, $80-million range, but has only appeared in 237 games since the beginning of 2016 due to injuries.
When he's on the field, Pollock is productive. He owns a career slash line of .281/.338/.467 with 74 home runs, 264 RBIs, and 103 steals.
Defensively, the Gold Glove winner is a plus-52 in defensive runs saved in more than 4,900 innings in the outfield during a seven-year career.