Dodgers: Second Base Upgrades the Dodgers Should Target

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 08: Infielder Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after strike out in teh top of 8th inning during the exhibition game between Yomiuri Giants and the MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 8, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)
TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 08: Infielder Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after strike out in teh top of 8th inning during the exhibition game between Yomiuri Giants and the MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 8, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 25: Scooter Gennett #3 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a tripple in the 7th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Great American Ball Park on September 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Scooter Gennett – Cincinnati Reds

If the Dodgers are looking to acquire a second baseman who slugs, they can try to pick off one of Turner Ward’s new toys.  The Reds are in rebuild mode and would love to acquire a few of the Dodgers prospects in return for Scooter Gennett.  While Gennett is known for his bat, he still ranked better defensively than CT3 and Kiké in 2018.

Gennett is a career .289 hitter who slugged 23 home runs after slugging 27 home runs a season ago.  While Scooter may play in a hitter-friendly ballpark, he hit 13 home runs on the road this season compared to 10 at the Great American Ballpark.  Scooter Gennett will be a free agent after the 2019 season, so his cost will not be enormous since the Dodgers would only be guaranteed one year of control.