MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Second baseman Brian Dozier is no longer with the Minnesota Twins.
Dozier, a fan favorite and leader in the Twins’ clubhouse, was traded Tuesday to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In exchange the Twins receive infielder Logan Forsythe, first base/outfield prospect Luke Raley and right-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer.
In 104 games with the Twins this season, Dozier was hitting .224 with 16 home runs and 52 RBI.
It’s just one of several moves the Twins have made before Tuesday’s non-waiver trading deadline.
The Twins have also traded relief pitcher Zach Duke, infielder Eduardo Escobar, relief pitcher Ryan Pressly and starting pitcher Lance Lynn.
The Twins are eight games behind Cleveland in the American League Central Division with 57 games left.
Dozier heads to a Dodgers squad that has a half-game lead in the National League West Division, and could contend for a spot in the World Series.
