The Dodgers reloaded at the 2025 trade deadline, acquiring Brock Stewart. See how the new roster stacks up against the Tampa Bay Rays in their Aug. 1 series.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The trade deadline dust has settled, and the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged with a retooled roster built for the stretch run. After a flurry of moves that saw the return of a familiar face to the bullpen and a complex three-team deal, the new-look Dodgers immediately turn their attention to a weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays, providing the first test for a team with its eyes firmly on the Commissioner's Trophy.
Brock Stewart has posted a 2.33 ERA with 100 strikeouts over 77.1 innings in his last three seasons.
With the trades finalized, the focus shifts to the field. The Dodgers (63-46) kick off a pivotal series at Tropicana Field against a tough Rays team. While LA holds a three-game lead in the NL West, they're coming off a loss and will need their stars to shine. Shohei Ohtani, leading the team with 38 homers and 73 RBIs, and Will Smith, with his .325 batting average, will pace the offense. They'll face a Rays lineup featuring the power of Junior Caminero (27 HR) and the consistency of Jonathan Aranda (.316 AVG). This series is the first chapter for the newly reinforced roster on their path to the postseason.
The front office has made its move, pushing the chips in for a deep October run. With a reinforced bullpen and added depth, the message is clear: it's World Series or bust. Now, it's up to the players on the field, starting with a crucial series against the Rays, to turn that ambition into reality.
