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The Rangers and Phillies are among the teams showing interest in Dodgers outfielder Alex Call, per Fabian Ardaya at MLB Trade Rumors. With the trade deadline approaching, Call has apparently drawn attention from multiple clubs looking to add outfield depth — and this lines up directly with what we’ve been hearing from the front office about the willingness to move outfield pieces.

Call, 30, has carved out a reputation as a versatile, defense-first outfielder who can play all three spots. He came up through the Guardians organization before bouncing to the Nationals and eventually landing with the Dodgers. He’s never been a big bat — his value has always been tied to his ability to cover ground in the outfield, work counts at the plate, and fill a bench role without embarrassing himself. For a team like Texas or Philadelphia, that kind of player has clear utility down the stretch: a low-cost addition who can spell starters, play late-inning defense, and give a contending roster some flexibility. He’s the kind of guy who won’t cost much in a trade but can quietly make a roster better in October.

From our perspective, this is the Dodgers doing exactly what Andrew Friedman hinted at recently — leveraging outfield depth to address other needs. We’ve got more outfield options than roster spots, especially once guys start coming back healthy, and Call is the kind of player who has real value to other teams but is ultimately expendable for us. If Texas or Philly wants to send back a bullpen arm or a mid-level prospect, that’s a deal you make without thinking twice.

I’d keep an eye on this one as the deadline gets closer. Call isn’t a headline-grabbing name, but these kinds of moves are how smart front offices optimize a roster. Friedman has always been willing to churn the margins, and this is a textbook example. The fact that multiple teams are in on him gives the Dodgers some leverage to get the best return possible. It’s a small trade, but the small trades add up — and this roster is already built to win. Every incremental improvement matters.

The broader picture here is that the Dodgers are clearly in sell-from-depth mode. They’ve got the outfield surplus, they’ve got teams calling, and they’re positioned to turn that depth into pieces that fill actual gaps. Whether it’s bullpen help or prospect capital, moving Call makes sense for a team that’s playing for October and beyond.

Source(s): Fabian Ardaya (MLB Trade Rumors) | First reported: August 1, 2026 7:36 PM UTC

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