The Dodgers are headed toward the Aug. 3 trade deadline with a roster that doesn’t scream urgency, but that hasn’t stopped them from popping up in speculation around one of the bigger names on the market.
Los Angeles was recently tied to Tigers All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres, with MLB insider Mark Feinsand of MLB.com listing the Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians as possible landing spots. Second base is the one spot in the Dodgers’ lineup that still looks a little less settled, which is why Torres makes sense on paper.
That said, Tommy Edman is back and producing, so a move for Torres would only really come into focus if something changed with the current group. The Dodgers also have multiple All-Stars on the injured list, so part of their deadline answer could simply be waiting for reinforcements to return rather than chasing a major deal.
Still, Torres fits the profile of a player the Dodgers would keep tabs on. He has been out in recent weeks with a left oblique strain, but he’s expected back soon, and he’s turned in another strong season in Detroit. Torres is hitting .280/.395/.395 with four home runs and 18 runs batted in, and his plate discipline stands out - he ranks in the 99th percentile in chase percentage.
That kind of approach lines up with what the Dodgers tend to value at the plate. Torres would also bring some experience in a high-pressure environment after playing for the New York Yankees, which only adds to the appeal.
Detroit’s struggles this season have fueled the idea that the Tigers could be headed for a roster shakeup, and Torres looks like a likely trade candidate if they decide to sell. The Dodgers have also been heavily linked to Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, opening the door to the possibility of a bigger deal between the two clubs. Both Torres and Skubal are scheduled to become free agents after the 2026 season, so the Tigers may prefer to turn them into assets now rather than risk losing them later.
Los Angeles has the prospect capital to get involved in a move of that size. Whether the front office wants to push that hard is the real question.
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