Dodgers might have new trade deadline question after meltdown vs Mets - New York Post

What the report says

The New York Post reported that the Dodgers’ 8-3 loss to the Mets on Sunday at Citi Field raised a fresh bullpen concern as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Los Angeles led early, but the game turned in the sixth and seventh innings when Evan Phillips and Will Klein each gave up three-run homers, allowing New York to avoid a series sweep.

According to the Post, manager Dave Roberts said the relief group needs to do a better job working ahead in counts. Phillips, recently back from Tommy John surgery, surrendered Tyrone Taylor’s go-ahead homer after Jack Dreyer issued two walks. Klein then struggled through the next inning, with a walk, infield hit, passed ball and another walk setting up a pinch-hit three-run homer by Marcus Semien.

The article framed the meltdown as significant because the Dodgers’ bullpen had been a season-long strength, entering the day with a 3.79 ERA, eighth-best in MLB. Still, the Post noted uncertainty among right-handed options: Phillips is expected to get lower-leverage work while regaining command, Klein has allowed runs in four straight outings, and Edgardo Henriquez has also had recent command issues. Brock Stewart is the only other active right-hander cited, while Ben Casparius and Blake Treinen are possible later reinforcements.

The Post also reported that closer Edwin Díaz is expected to come off the injured list Wednesday after an April elbow procedure. Offensively, Freddie Freeman continued a strong stretch, going 2-for-4 and lifting his average to .301. The Dodgers are off Monday before hosting the Mariners on Tuesday.