The Los Angeles Dodgers could look to trade starting pitcher Dustin May ahead of next week’s MLB trade deadline.

As the MLB trade deadline nears, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain one of the most compelling teams to watch—not because

Given the overwhelming odds that the Dodgers make the playoffs again (they are -1600 to win the NL West, per BetMGM ), the focus with the trade deadline isn't necessarily on making the postseason but instead making sure the upcoming playoff roster is strong enough to win the World Series (the Dodgers are +140 to win the NL and the favorites at +240 to win the World Series).

Ohtani, who leads the National League with 37 home runs, homered in the first inning off Minnesota Twins starter Chris Paddack.

Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the fifth straight game and Freddie Freeman drove in two runs with a two-out single in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.

The Dodgers remain firmly in first in the American League West but have been scuffling for the better part of a month winning just seven times in the month's first 18 games. The Red Sox were white hot prior to the All-Star Break winning ten in a row.

The Dodgers capped a series win with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday and now begin a 9-game road trip. Los Angeles leads the NL West by 5 games over the San Diego Padres and carries momentum winning their last 2 on the road.

As the favorite, the Dodgers (-122 moneyline odds) visit the Red Sox (+104). The Los Angeles Dodgers will hand the ball to Emmet Sheehan (1-1, 4.41 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Red Sox will counter with Brayan Bello (6-4,

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is having its depth tested, but the team received a positive update regarding all-Star closer Tanner Scott.

Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly going to place Tanner Scott on the injured list and recall Alexis Diaz to the Major League Roster in his place.