The St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers executed a complex three-team trade on Monday.
In this deal, the Cardinals acquired starting pitcher Erick Fedde from the White Sox, while the Dodgers received utility player Tommy Edman from the Cardinals and reliever Michael Kopech from the White Sox. Additionally, former Cardinals infielder Tommy Pham is returning to St. Louis.
Full trade, sources to @YahooSports.
Cardinals get: RHP Erick Fedde, OF Tommy Pham
Dodgers get: INF/OF Tommy Edman, RHP Michael Kopech
White Sox get: INFs Miguel Vargas, Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus.
INF Noah Miller was not included in the final deal.
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The White Sox received several prospects, including Miguel Vargas, the Dodgers’ Minor League Player of the Year in 2022. Notably, Edman has not played this season due to wrist and ankle injuries, but he has started rehabbing and is close to returning. He can play shortstop and center field, both of which are positions the Dodgers need to strengthen. Kopech, a former top prospect, adds a high-strikeout arm to the Dodgers despite his ongoing command issues.
For the Cardinals, Fedde is expected to enhance their rotation for a potential playoff run. After spending a year in Korea, the 31-year-old has excelled in his return to MLB this season, with a 3.11 ERA in 21 starts, making him a potentially valuable under-the-radar addition.
The Dodgers may continue making moves, as they have been consistently linked to acquiring another starter. However, this trade is already a significant step in fortifying their roster for the remainder of the season.
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