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Detroit Tigers: Exploring Mike Fiers Trade Scenarios

By Scott Fults

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 27: Mike Fiers #50 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at Comerica Park on June 27, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 27: Mike Fiers #50 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at Comerica Park on June 27, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 12: Ross Stripling #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 12, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /

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Fiers has not been linked to any rumors involving the Dodgers specifically, but the Dodgers are always in play when pitchers are on the move. Gearing up for the stretch run, depth is a great asset. Fiers would provide the Dodgers just that.

After reportedly landing Manny Machado for a trio of prospects, the Dodgers still have some talent left in their system.

Romer Cuadrado would be a target return. Rated as the 23rd best prospect in the Dodgers’ system by MLBPipeline, Cuadrado would add a lottery ticket prospect to the Tigers’ farm. Cuadrado has a large frame built for power, but a flat swing prevents him from tapping into it. He has average speed and range in right field, where his plus arm profiles best.

Strikeouts have been a problem for Cuadrado. If he makes adjustments to his approach, he could profile as a fourth outfielder.

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