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Dodgers want more pitching. Justin Verlander is among trade deadline options

Justin Verlander of the New York Mets pitches in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Cincinnati.

LOS ANGELES — While the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a few trades this week, bolstering their bench depth with Kiké Hernández and Amed Rosario and their pitching staff with Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly, their front office has been pursuing bigger fish in the trade deadline pond, as well.

Their talks with the St. Louis Cardinals about Nolan Arenado have continued, with the team still focused on a potential blockbuster for the superstar third baseman.

The Dodgers were also engaged in advanced talks for

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