The Los Angeles Dodgers made what is easily the biggest move so far this season by landing shortstop Hanley Ramirez and reliever Randy Choate from the Miami Marlins Tuesday night. The Dodgers sent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and a minor leaguer to Miami in return.
Ramirez will play shortstop for the Dodgers until Dee Gordon recovers from a torn thumb ligament, after which time he will shift to third base. So far this season, the 28-year-old Ramirez is hitting .246 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI.
The late-night deal is meant to shake-up a stagnant offense that has fallen flat over the past few weeks as Los Angeles continues to fall further behind the San Francisco Giants in the National League West. The Dodgers are hoping a change of scenery will boost Ramirez’s numbers. The three-time All-Star has struggled to find consistency this season.
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