What's left on Dodgers trade deadline to-do list list

Key Points:

• The Dodgers have completed their primary trade goal by acquiring Tarik Skubal but are unlikely to make further additions to their major league roster before the trade deadline, despite recent struggles and a series sweep by the Red Sox.
• The bullpen, once a strength, has become a concern with a bottom-10 ERA since late May, compounded by injuries to Brock Stewart and Will Klein; however, the team does not plan to add external relief pitchers, relying instead on upcoming rotation depth to bolster the bullpen later.
• Injured starters Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani are expected to return soon, potentially allowing surplus starters like Justin Wrobleksi and Roki Sasaki to move to the bullpen, while Emmet Sheehan’s recent poor performance raises questions about his future role.
• The Dodgers are exploring trades involving excess players such as Eric Lauer and Alex Call, as well as minor-league outfielders, to manage roster depth and possibly promote top prospects Josue De Paula or Mike Sirota.
• Catcher Dalton Rushing was scratched due to minor arm irritation, adding concern to the catching depth amid Will Smith’s ongoing neck injury, though Rushing’s injury appears minor with negative X-rays and a day-to-day outlook.