UPDATE (3:30 p.m. ET): The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed it had acquired left-hander Rich Hill and outfielder Josh Reddick from the Oakland A’s in exchange for three prospects.
The Dodgers acquire OF Josh Reddick and LHP Rich Hill from @Athletics for minor-league RHP Jharel Cotton, Grant Holmes and Frankie Montas.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 1, 2016
Reddick quickly tweeted a thank-you note to the A’s and their fans.
— Josh Reddick (@JRedDubDeuce) August 1, 2016
ORIGINAL STORY: The Los Angeles Dodgers killed two birds with one stone.
The Dodgers filled a pair of needs Monday by agreeing to a trade with the Oakland Athletics to send left-hander Rich Hill and outfielder Josh Reddick to Los Angeles, a source told FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal.
The A’s will receive prospects Frankie Montas, Grant Holmes and Jharel Cotton in the deal.
Sources: Frankie Montas, Grant Holmes and Jharel Cotton going to #Athletics. @Jeffpassan first on Montas.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
It was believed L.A. was in the market for both a starting pitcher and an outfielder, and acquiring Hill and Reddick could provide the Dodgers with a shot in the arm in both areas.
Hill, who’s slated to become a free agent after this season, is 9-3 with a 2.25 ERA and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings through 14 starts. The 36-year-old was placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to July 20) over the weekend for a blister on his left middle finger, but he should boost Los Angeles’ rotation upon his return.
Reddick, who’s also set to hit the open market this winter, is batting .296 with eight home runs, 28 RBI and an .816 OPS in 272 plate appearances over 68 games. The 29-year-old hit a career-high 32 homers in 2012. He launched 20 homers last season.
The focus now shifts to Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, who has been the subject of trade rumors of late amid a disappointing season.
The #Dodgers have maintained they will trade Puig only if they get another outfielder. Reddick is that outfielder.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2016
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