Dodgers quick hits: Tony Gonsolin, trade rumors, Kristopher Negrón

The Dodgers have had the luxury of having two super-utility players over the past few seasons in Kiké Hernandez and Chris Taylor.  Now they are going to see how big of a luxury they were as Taylor is already on the IL and Hernandez should join him on the IL as soon as today.

Dave Roberts said the club could go outside the organization and that is exactly what they did as they acquired infielder Kristopher Negrón from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for shortstop Daniel Castro.  Negrón had just 23 at-bats with the Mariners this season and hit .217.  He has bounced around the majors since 2012 and played every position except catcher (and pitcher).

While Negrón is unlikely to stick with the team long, the 33-year-old will provide depth and gives the Dodgers a true backup shortstop as nobody on the active roster can play short once Hernandez gets placed on the IL.  While Kristopher Negrón may not be the next Chris Taylor, he gives LA the infield depth they need right now.