Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer appeared headed to the San Diego Padres. However, that might not be the case, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic says that the Los Angeles Dodgers are gaining ground on a huge blockbuster deal ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Sources: Dodgers are working to get both Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Nationals. Deal is not done, hurdles remains. First to mention development: @JeffPassan.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2021
WHAT?
This would be a crazy development as it looked as if Scherzer was headed to the Padres. Now the Dodgers have swooped in, and Turner could be involved, although nothing is finalized just yet. Reports came of the Padres gaining ground on a Scherzer deal until Rosenthal's report, and who knows what happens now.
The Dodgers are in need of a pitcher big time, and it seemed a big possibility for them to go get Scherzer, that is, until the report of the Padres being close on a deal with the Nationals star pitcher.
If the Dodgers do get Scherzer, their prized young catcher would be part of the deal, as reported by Rosenthal.
If Dodgers complete deal with Nationals for Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner, Triple A catcher Keibert Ruiz likely will be one of key players going to Washington, sources say. Ruiz is game’s No. 16 prospect, according to Baseball America.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2021
Perhaps the Padres wanted to drive up the price for Scherzer, or the Dodgers just upped their offer even more after the earlier reports. This is madness at its finest, no matter which way it shapes out.
Stay tuned for more updates.