Report: Dodgers trying to trade Kemp, no intention of playing him

Matt Kemp's second stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers isn't likely going to include the outfielder appearing in a game with the club.

Kemp was acquired in a December trade from the Atlanta Braves for Adrian Gonzalez, Scott Kazmir, Brandon McCarthy, and Charlie Culberson in what was mainly a deal to move salaries. The Dodgers reportedly have no intention of letting Kemp play in 2018 and are trying to find a trade partner, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.

Sources tell Heyman that the Dodgers have targeted three or four potential landing spots for Kemp, who hasn't attended any of the club's recent get-togethers. Any deal involving Kemp would likely involve the Dodgers receiving another high-salaried player, or the reigning NL champs packaging a prospect in order to add incentive for taking on his salary.

The 33-year-old is coming off a season in which he hit .276/.318/.463 with 19 home runs, 23 doubles, and 64 RBIs in 115 games. He has two more years remaining on his deal and is owed roughly $31.2 million.

Kemp was selected in the sixth round of the 2003 MLB Draft by the Dodgers and spent nine seasons in Los Angeles before the club traded him to San Diego in 2014.