St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley "is one of the most popular trade targets" ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Another target on the Dodgers' radar is Athletics closer Mason Miller, who would take over Tanner Scott's position due to his injury. Miller is a fantastic closer, but the A's would demand a high price for the All-Star.

The Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees are all connected to a trade that involves this Twins outfielder ahead of the trade deadline.

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It felt like overkill in the offseason. The team that had everything — the defending champions — just kept layering on more and more talent and adding to a soaring payroll.

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly call up one of their top prospects ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday.

Not only is Durán potentially the best relief arm available, but the National League is full of teams that need high-leverage relievers. The Philadelphia Phillies don't have a clear-cut closer, and the New York Mets have a pretty thin bullpen as well.

Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN listed Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cade Smith as one of the top available relievers. The Dodgers were listed as a top fit for him.

The New York Yankees should avoid engaging with the Los Angeles Dodgers in these trade negotiations.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the better teams in baseball, but they're going to need to make some trade deadline moves to overcome injury woes.