MLB Trade Deadline Fantasy Baseball Fallout: Dotel to the Dodgers

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers have acquired Octavio Dotel for James McDonald and Andrew Lambo (Lambo’s presence in the deal comes from Jayson Stark via Twitter.).

The Dodgers Get

Dotel helps become the bridge to Jonathan Broxton and could give him a day off from time-to-time.  He brings strikeout ability, with 48 Ks in 40.0 innings, though he does have a 4.28 ERA and 1.30 WHIP.  He’ll hold value for those who play in leagues that value middle relievers, but that’s about it at this point.

The Pirates Get

First of all, they open up their closer’s role.  There has been a lot of speculation as to who will asume the job between Joel Hanrahan and Evan Meek. ...

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