Los Angeles has had a solid season so far, leading the NL West, but there is room to grow ahead of another World Series run. Most notably, The Dodgers' bullpen needs a boost, as offseason acquisitions Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates have not performed to expectations, creating a hole in the pitching staff.

Even now, the possibility of the Seattle Mariners pulling off a trade for Luis Robert Jr. might not sound especially appetizing. In fact, it might even be downright repulsive. It's a notion that has been floated in the past, including by MLB insider ...