The Los Angeles Dodgers have bolstered their outfield options by acquiring Steward Berroa from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations, a move announced by the team on Monday. This acquisition comes as the Dodgers face challenges in their outfield lineup with regular players Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman currently sidelined due to injuries.
Berroa, who recently started the season in the minors, has had a challenging start, posting a batting average of .195 with four RBIs at Triple-A Buffalo. Last season, he made his Major League debut with the Blue Jays, appearing in 28 games and finishing his rookie campaign with a slash line of .189/.333/.216, featuring no home runs and just one RBI in 37 at-bats.
The Dodgers, in need of additional outfield depth, have been experimenting with various players in center field while Andy Pages transitions to right field. So far, Hyeseong Kim and James Outman have stepped in as temporary replacements from the minors. The addition of Berroa provides the team with more flexibility and options as they navigate their current roster challenges.
The Dodgers had a spot available on their 40-man roster following the departure of Yoendrys Gomez, allowing them to make this strategic move to enhance their lineup. This could be a pivotal moment for Berroa to prove himself at the major league level and contribute to the team’s success moving forward.