Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Sunday that Bobby Miller will transition from the club's starting rotation to its bullpen.

Another target on the Dodgers' radar is Athletics closer Mason Miller, who would take over Tanner Scott's position due to his injury. Miller is a fantastic closer, but the A's would demand a high price for the All-Star.

Emmanuel Clase's gambling leave has the Cleveland Guardians re-evaluating. Now outfielder Steven Kwan could be on the move if a team meets the asking price.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Cincinnati Reds with a 1-0 series lead. Cincinnati has a 56-51 record overall and a 31-23 record in home games. The Reds are seventh in the NL with 109 total home runs, averaging one per game.

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Mookie Betts’ season took a tragic turn off the field. Betts was mysteriously absent from Friday’s and Saturday’s lineup against his former team, the Boston Red Sox, with what the Dodgers called personal issues.

Brandon Glick of PFSN has named Los Angeles as one of the “best fits” for Red Sox relief pitcher and closer Aroldis Chapman. Chapman has been pitching at an extremely high level so far this season. He would be a big-time get for the Dodgers to improve their bullpen even more.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to pursue relievers at the MLB trade deadline, an area of weakness for the team. The Dodgers made several signings over the win

Shohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to nine games with a two-run double in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2.

Chase Burns made Cincinnati Reds history against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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.