Prior to the bullpen becoming a glaring need for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline this year, they were said to also be in search of a left-handed hitting position player to bolster their bench.

Rich Hill, a fan favorite when he pitched for the Dodgers back when Gerald Ford was president, signed with the Kansas City Royals and gave up only one run in five innings of his first start. Hill, 45, is pitching for his 14th majors league team, tying the record set by former Dodger top prospect Edwin Jackson.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Dodgers have been rumored to add a big-name closer, but it's unlikely they will pay for one.

The Cardinals' All-Star is drawing attention, but may only be available at a "sky-high" cost. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

The New York Yankees are one of the first few teams to strike a deal ahead of the trade deadline. The Yanks were linked to Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez, but instead, they picked Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon.

After Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley made his "90 percent" comments about being traded, some teams have been laid out as potential suitors.