"The Dodgers are acquiring outfielder Trayce Thompson from the Tigers" - Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Klay Thompson's brother Trayce while Mookie Betts recovers from horrifying cracked ribs

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Trayce Thompson from the Detroit Tigers. The move was made in the hopes of fulfilling the gaping hole that All-Star Mookie Betts left due to a rib injury.

Betts was injured after a collision with teammate Cody Bellinger during the first inning of their Freeway Series game against the Los Angeles Angels. The former American League MVP still doesn't have a timetable for a return.

The Dodgers recently signed infielder Eddy Alvarez and deployed him in right field, Betts' fielding position. It should be noted that Alvarez is one of only three Americans in history to win medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

Trayce Thompson's arrival would give the Los Angeles Dodgers more options for right-handed-hitting outfielders. They could form a committee with Thompson and Alvarez to share duties in right field on alternate days.

"Dodgers acquire outfielder Trayce Thompson. They need reinforcements with superstar Mookie Betts out." - @ Jon Heyman

The Dodgers outfielder is the younger brother of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson and the son of former NBA first overall pick Mychal Thompson. Unlike his father and brother, he chose to pick up a bat rather than shoot hoops.

Trayce Thompson started his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox after being selected in the second round of the 2009 MLB draft. He made his professional debut on August 4, 2015.

Thompson was then traded to the Dodgers on December 16, 2015 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal. He spent time with the Oakland Athletics, a second stint with the White Sox, the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres before signing a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers.

"Not sure what some people expected today. Mookie Betts will be back soon. Trading for Trayce Thompson is a low-risk move for the #Dodgers. James Outman needs consistent at-bats in AA and wasn’t an option. Miguel Vargas was obviously considered, but he’s not an outfielder." - @ Juan Toribio

Just yesterday, Thompson was reacquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from Detroit for cash considerations.

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