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Dodgers Announce Trevor Bauer Signing, Designate Josh Sborz

By Connor Byrne | February 11, 2021 at 3:22pm CDT

The Dodgers have announced the signing of top-ranked free agent Trevor Bauer and designated fellow right-hander Josh Sborz for assignment, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register tweets.

Bauer, fresh off a National League Cy Young-winning 2020 with the Reds, should slot in near the front end of a loaded Dodgers rotation this year. The reigning World Series winner further loaded their roster when they agreed to sign him to a three-year, $102MM guarantee last week.

Sborz has been part of the Los Angeles organization since it used the 74th overall pick on him in the 2015 draft, but this designation could prove to be the end of the line. Now 27 years old, Sborz debuted in the majors in 2019 and has since thrown 13 1/3 innings of nine-earned run ball with eight strikeouts against five walks. However, Sborz does average upward of 95 mph on his fastball, and he has another minor league option remaining. Sborz has also pitched to a respectable 3.53 ERA in 367 1/3 innings at the lower levels. Considering those facts, some other team could take a chance on Sborz in the coming days.

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  1. whyhayzee

    2 weeks ago

    Anybody want a Sborz?

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    • gymhopper

      2 weeks ago

      Worst pizza ever

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    • Unicorndog

      2 weeks ago

      Cream Ale or Light Lager?

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  2. C-Daddy

    2 weeks ago

    Bill Plunkett would be a great name for a pitcher.

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    • l9ydodger

      2 weeks ago

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      • l9ydodger

        2 weeks ago

        I agree, good one!

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  3. dodgersfan445

    2 weeks ago

    Sborz has some potential, can see him going to the Phillies or angels. Probably missing other teams

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    • Misterants

      2 weeks ago

      Anybody at all: (can pitch)
      MLBTR: “good fit for the Angels”

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      • HalosHeavenJJ

        2 weeks ago

        @Misterants, sad but true.

        Having an option is key. The Angels are going to burn through bullpen arms this year. Outside of Bundy and Quintana you can’t bank on any of them staying healthy or going deep into games. A merry go round of middle relief arms will be key to any chance we have of staying in any hunt.

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    • HalosHeavenJJ

      2 weeks ago

      I was just thinking we could use some bullpen depth with some upside and an option.

      Sborz could keep his Spring Training home, still see some old friends from time to time. Come down the 5, it’s nice in OC…..

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    • DarkSide830

      2 weeks ago

      Yes, the Phillies would jettison Ian Hamilton and Victor Arano for Josh Sborz. sure.

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      • dodgersfan445

        2 weeks ago

        Was thinking as a depth option, not as a guy on the opening day roster

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  4. statman

    2 weeks ago

    My prediction … Bauer reverts to his normal 4-plus ERA this year (as opposed to his 1 and a half good seasons that he’s ever had in his career), gets boo’d while getting bombed mid-way in a game this season, chucks the ball into Chavez Latrine right field bleachers, blowing his arm out in the process, then flips off the fans on his way to the dugout.

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    • Misterants

      2 weeks ago

      Let me guess: san diego fan?

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      • Barkerboy

        2 weeks ago

        Angels pitching coach says what?

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    • jk

      2 weeks ago

      I wander what the spread is on that scenario.

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      • Elfod325

        2 weeks ago

        More like on the way to the bank then the dugout..

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      • Rking

        2 weeks ago

        Let’s be Franco, it’s not going to happen.

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      • dirkg

        2 weeks ago

        What’s the spread?
        (My 13 year old self just entered the chat)
        Your Mom.

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    • HalosHeavenJJ

      2 weeks ago

      Ha ha. The last line made me laugh.

      If we’re playing the prediction game, I’ll say he falls back to a mid 3’s era. As long as he keeps the pine tar he keeps the spin rate. He’ll pitch against better offenses than he faced last year, though.

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    • rangers92

      2 weeks ago

      My prediction is Sborz has better numbers over the next 3 years than Bauer.

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    • bedbathandbiyombo

      2 weeks ago

      lol Chavez Latrine. Even as a Dodgers fan I had to laugh at that one. First time hearing that.

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      • dperez1

        2 weeks ago

        You haven’t been a Dodgers fan for that long then. It’s about as old as Beat LA if not older.

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      • HalosHeavenJJ

        2 weeks ago

        Chavez Latrine is super old school.

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        • coyoterazor

          2 weeks ago

          Angels actually finishing with a winning season is old school as well.

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    • Redstitch108* 2

      2 weeks ago

      Exactly why I didn’t want Bauer to be a Halo. He’s a head case. Chavez Latrine LOL.

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      • Cey Hey

        2 weeks ago

        Head case? Based on what?

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      • coyoterazor

        2 weeks ago

        You didn’t want a guy who is leaps and bounds better than any guy in your rotation? You don’t want to win? Cool,,Enjoy 4th place.

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    • Smelly_Cobb

      2 weeks ago

      we can hope

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    • whormongr

      2 weeks ago

      He’s the new latos, when he comes to sf he’ll probably chuck a ball in the lot and bust another window out on flem’s car and blow his arm in the process

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  5. Digdugler

    2 weeks ago

    He is fine, but its only money so why not spend it when you are the biggest markets.

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  6. HawaiiPhil2020

    2 weeks ago

    MOST teams should grab any young pitcher from the dodgers organization that is let go.

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  7. Tatsumaki

    2 weeks ago

    The rich getting richer. Anything short of a World Series is a failure.

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    • Cey Hey

      2 weeks ago

      More like the smart getting smarter. Most people never win their personal World Series in life. Are you saying all those people are failures?

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      • coyoterazor

        2 weeks ago

        If Friedman signed this guy, he did it because he scouted the heck out of him and saw something he liked. In Andrew we trust.

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        • grumpy3b

          2 weeks ago

          it took me a couple seasons but I am with you about the FO finding good people, not just good players.

          I think for me it was the hangover from the McCourtCo failure…but I totally believe the ownership WANTS to win….every year. It’s been decades since I felt that way about our Bums.

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      • Tatsumaki

        2 weeks ago

        @cey hey you often make analogies with little to no context. The Point is dodgers are fielding the best team in majors last year and for years prior dating back to 2013.

        Adding a pitcher of bauers caliber makes them one of the greatest teams of all time on both sides of the field. Quiet similar to kd joining a 74 win warriors team. Again anything short of back to back will be an abject failure in terms of talent and money spent.

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        • math

          2 weeks ago

          The Dodgers have won the division every year since 2013 but they were only the best team in the majors for 2 or maybe 3 of those years.

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    • balloonknots

      2 weeks ago

      Rays like overall top managing system but unlike Rays top access to funds. Dodgers will continue to be perennial post season team. Think of crimson tide if mlb

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  8. OriginalDodger

    2 weeks ago

    I enjoyed the presser and Q&A. The depth that this team has is unbelievable! I think being a Dodger, in his 30th year of life, will mature him. Seems like all parties know what is expected of them going forward. Instead of putting the dude down, let’s hope Bauer turns in an incredible season!

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  9. lordd99

    2 weeks ago

    I admire the Dodgers. All these teams are owned by billionaires, and even the smaller markets get significant revenue sharing in most years. Many have sold their fans on the Astros and Cubs tank rebuilds, which only work when a couple teams are trying it, not a dozen. They’re nonsense. Just a way to sell a five year story while they collect profits. They like to make the Dodgers out to be the bad guys. The bad guys are the cheap owners. If you buy their nonsense, then you are the problem.

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    • OriginalDodger

      2 weeks ago

      They, as an organization, utilize every tool! It’s more than just big money. The money just shows players that the team is willing to commit top dollar if you can come mesh with the culture and perform at a high level. From scouting, to drafting, to trades, and FA signing with Bauer. Can’t really complain too much and I’m not following the Dodgers are evil narrative. It’s just jealousy at this point, which is fine! They should hope the owners of their favorite team take a page out of the Dodger book.

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    • Lurking

      2 weeks ago

      I’ve been a dodger fan since I was 6. That includes Fox+ McCourt-+Guhggen

      I’ve never seen a more efficient front office. The dodgers or elsewhere.. They attempt to find an advantage in every aspect. Having a better 25th man than the rival, that’s a way to increase the odds of a W. Amassing a allstar level- 6 man rotation in Feb means it’s more likely you have 5 above average guys in October.

      They just win. And win. And win. In every aspect of roster construction

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  10. LouMickeyJeter

    2 weeks ago

    The precedent set putting a slightly above average pitcher on this high of a pedestal is and will be bad for the game. What will a sub 3.50 era and a winning % above .600 garnish for the next pitcher?

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  11. jagonza

    2 weeks ago

    Someone please teach me – If he has an option remaining why not just send him down instead of DFA ?? What’s the rule here ?

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    • math

      2 weeks ago

      The Dodgers’ 40-man roster was full. Sending a player to the minors does not remove him from the 40-man if he is already on it.

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