Dodgers land Rosario at deadline for 2nd straight season
The Tampa Bay Rays traded utility player Amed Rosario to the Los Angeles Dodgers for right-hander Michael Flynn, the teams announced.
Rosario slashed .307/.331/.417 with 17 doubles, 26 RBIs, and nine steals in 76 games for the Rays after signing a one-year, $1.5-million contract in February.
Los Angeles can use the additional depth with infielders Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, and the recently acquired Tommy Edman all on the injured list.
The Dodgers also acquired Rosario before last season's trade deadline in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians.
He hit .256/.301/.408 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 48 games for Los Angeles following last year's trade.
Flynn, 27, posted a 4.25 ERA and 12.5 K/9 in 42 1/3 minor-league innings this season. He's never pitched in the major leagues.
The Dodgers designated left-hander Ryan Yarbrough for assignment to make room for Rosario on the 40-man roster.
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