The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired veteran right-hander Greg Maddux from the Padres to bolster their rotation for the stretch run, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The Associated Press confirmed the trade, citing a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity Monday night because no announcement had been made. However, sources with both teams are saying no deal has been finalized.What's Hot:
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Maddux, who is 6-9 with a 3.99 ERA this season, is expected to join the team in time for their series opener against the Rockies on Tuesday. The Dodgers are currently tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the NL West lead.
The Dodgers and Padres were in talks about a possible deal before the July 31 deadline, but nothing was worked out. With Brad Penny back on the DL due to a bad shoulder, Maddux would be able to step right into the rotation and get eight starts.
Maddux, 42, was traded from the Cubs to the Dodgers at the trade deadline in 2006 and helped the team make the postseason after capturing the NL wild card. He was 6-3 went with a 3.30 ERA for the Dodgers.
Following the '06 season, Maddux became a free agent and signed a one-year deal with the Padres. He followed it with another one-year deal this season.
Maddux has a full no-trade clause and was adamant about not wanting to leave the West Coast. The surefire Hall of Famer has 353 career wins.
The deal is expected to be announced on Tuesday.
