Dodgers: Three positions of depth the Dodgers could trade from

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases after his two-run home run in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB game at Oracle Park on September 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases after his two-run home run in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB game at Oracle Park on September 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 07: Ross Stripling #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning of game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 07, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Starting pitching

Ever since the Dodgers’ current streak of NL West division titles began the two constants seem to be too many starting pitchers and too many outfielders.  This off-season will be no different as the blue is loaded with young starters in addition to Clayton Kershaw, Ross Stripling, and Kenta Maeda.

Although Ryu and Hill are entering free agency, the Dodgers could be open to bringing both back or they will look to pursue an upgrade on both pitchers to add to the stockpile of rotation arms.  The young starters that will compete for rotation spots are Dustin May, Julio Urias, Tony Gonsolin, and Dennis Santana could get a look as a starter again too.  Walker Buehler also has a spot locked up in the rotation for a long time to come.

Starters that the Dodgers could look to deal are Ross Stripling, Kenta Maeda, Dennis Santana, and perhaps even Tony Gonsolin if he finds himself as one of the odd men out.  Ross Stripling makes the most sense to trade since he pitches better as a starter but has never found himself in the rotation when everyone is healthy.

Trading Ross could be doing him a service and net the Dodgers a couple of prospects or another player such as a reliever.  Kenta Maeda will likely be kept since he can transition to the bullpen for the postseason and become a setup reliever in October.