What will the Nationals Get in Return from the Max Scherzer Trade? Why did the Dodgers decide to trade for Max Scherzer?
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Nationals Send Max Scherzer to Dodgers in 6-Player Deal
Max Scherzer, 3-Time Cy Young Winner, Traded to Dodgers in 6-Player Deal
Just a day before the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline (Friday, July 30), it appears that one lucky team will be getting a star pitcher. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan first reported that the Washington Nationals have traded Starting RHP Max Scherzer and INF Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nationals will be receiving the following in return from Los Angeles: C Keibert Ruiz, Starting RHP Josiah Gray, OF Donovan Casey, and Starting RHP Gerardo Carrillo.
Why Did the Nationals Trade Max Scherzer?
Washington decided to trade Scherzer due the team becoming sellers at the trade deadline. The Nationals traded OF Kyle Schwarber to the Red Sox and sent Relief RHP Daniel Hudson to the Padres. Also, the multi-Cy Young winner will hit the free agent market following the 2021 season. The Nationals are currently in 4th place in the NL East Division with a 47-55 record. Therefore, Washington decided to trade Scherzer and Trea Turner to get something in return instead of losing them for nothing via free agency.
Why Did the Dodgers Acquire Max Scherzer?
Los Angeles (NL) decided to trade for Scherzer to bolster its starting rotation. Scherzer would fill the void of RHP Trevor Bauer (out due to administrative leave), while Trea Turner would fill the void of SS Corey Seager (out due to hand injury). Another reason for the acquisition is that the Dodgers are looking to push for a division title against the 1st place San Francisco Giants. In fact, Los Angeles is leading the 1st NL Wild Card spot by 2.5 games over the San Diego Padres.
In addition, the defending World Series Champions are currently in 2nd place in the NL West Division with 3.0 games behind San Francisco. With Scherzer now in the fold for the Dodgers, the 3-Time Cy Young winner will join the rotation consisting of the following: RHP Clayton Kershaw (once he returns from elbow injury), RHP Walker Buehler, LHP David Price, and LHP Julio Urias.
What Was His Tenure with Washington Like?
Max Scherzer joined the Nationals in 2015 after spending the previous five seasons with the Detroit Tigers. He won two Cy Young awards (2016 & 2017) and made the All-Star team six times. Scherzer also guided Washington to three playoff appearances, including the 2019 World Series championship. He also threw multiple no-hitters in 2015: one against the pirates and the other vs. the Mets. For the 2021 season with the Nationals, he compiled an 8-4 record with a 2.76 E.R.A. and 147 strikeouts.
The Players Involved in the 2021 Mid-Season Trade
Dodgers Receive (2 Players)
- Selected in the 1st Round (11th Overall) by Diamondbacks (out of Missouri) in the 2006 Draft
- Made MLB Debut for Arizona in 2008
- Played for Dbacks (2008-2009), Tigers (2010-2014), and Nationals (2015-2021)
- 2019 World Series Champion
- Also pitched in 2012 World Series
- 8-Time All-Star with Detroit and Washington
- 3-Time Cy Young Award: 1 with Tigers and 2 with Nationals
- 5-Time Cy Young Award Finalist
- 7 Playoff Appearances and 4 Championship Series Trips
- Career Postseason Stats: 7-5 Record with 3.38 E.R.A. and 137 Strikeouts
- 183-97 MLB Record
- 3.19 MLB E.R.A.
- 2,931 MLB Strikeouts
- Selected in the 1st Round (13th Overall) by Padres (out of N.C. State) in 2014 Draft
- Traded to Nationals in 2014 as part of 3-Team Trade with Padres & Rays (Wil Myers, Joe Ross)
- Made MLB Debut for Washington in 2015
- 2016 NL Rookie of the Year Runner-Up (Lost to SS Corey Seager of Dodgers)
- 1-Time All-Star in 2021
- Won 2019 World Series
- 3 Playoff Appearances: 2016, 2017, and 2019
- Career Postseason Stats: 0.233 BA with 1 Home Run and 4 RBIs
- 0.300 MLB Batting Average
- 93 MLB Home Runs
- 306 MLB RBIs
Nationals Receive (4 Players)
- Joined the Dodgers in 2014 as Global Free Agent
- Made MLB Debut for Los Angeles in 2020
- Was Playing for Oklahoma City Dodgers (AAA) at Time of Trade
- 0.300 MiLB Batting Average
- 45 MiLB Home Runs
- 244 MiLB RBIs
- Selected in the 2nd Round by Reds (out of Le Moyne College) in 2018 MLB Draft
- Traded to Los Angeles (NL) in 2018 as part of OF Yasiel Puig Deal
- Made MLB Debut for Los Angeles in 2021
- Was Playing for L.A. Dodgers at Time of Trade
- 14-5 MiLB Record
- 2.41 MiLB E.R.A.
- 228 MiLB Strikeouts
- Selected in the 20th Round by Dodgers (out of Boston College) in 2017 Draft
- Was Playing for Tulsa Drillers (AA) at Time of Trade
- 0.286 MiLB Batting Average
- 48 MiLB Home Runs
- 180 MiLB RBIs
- Joined Dodgers in 2016 as Global Free Agent
- Was Playing for Tulsa Drillers (AA) at Time of Trade
- 17-14 MiLB Record
- 3.73 MiLB E.R.A.
- 238 MiLB Strikeouts
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