The Dodgers filled out their bullpen with the help they were looking for.
Los Angeles has acquired lefty Adam Kolarek from the Rays for minor leaguer Niko Hulsizer, the team announced Wednesday.
The Dodgers have acquired LHP Adam Kolarek from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league outfielder Niko Hulsizer.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 31, 2019
The Dodgers wanted to land Felipe Vazquez from the Pirates, but that deal never came to fruition so they moved on and got another good pitcher.
Kolarek, 30, is 4-3 with a 3.95 ERA this season for Tampa Bay.
Hulsizer is currently on the injured list in the minors, but he is batting .265 with 20 home runs and 67 RBIs for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at the High-A level.
As for the Dodgers? They got the reliever they were looking for. One of Los Angeles' lone weaknesses this year has been its bullpen leading up to Kenley Jansen. This move certainly helps on that front.
The Dodgers also added utilityman Jedd Gyorko in a deal with the Cardinals before the deadline.