Dodgers Add Left-Hander Jake Eder

0:00It's April 2nd. This is Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI, your team, your update. The Dodgers just scooped up left-handed pitcher Jake Eder from the Nationals after they designated him for assignment. Drafted in the 4th round by the Marlins back in 2020, this guy's got real potential as a prospect, but Tommy John's surgery slowed him down, at AA. He bounced around after that, traded to the White Sox at the 2023 deadline, where he struggled to find his groove in the minors. Then it was on to the Angels for Cash, a quick taste of the majors in their bullpen with some swing and miss stuff, but command issues before landing. With the Nationals in a reliever deal, Scouts like his fastball sitting low to mid-90s, a solid slider that could be his outpitch and a change-up that's still developing. For the Dodgers, it's a low-risk grab adding depth without much commitment. Eder's got one option left, so they'll slide him to Tribal A Oklahoma City for rotation or bullpen work, maybe as a multi-ending guy if they needed.

1:03With L.A.'s knack for fixing arms, they might polish him up and have a contributor ready by season's end.