The Dodgers made a big splash at the trade deadline and acquired four pitchers that are currently on the active roster. They are relievers Jim Johnson and Luis Avilan, and starters Mat Latos and Alex Wood. Since the trade, the quartet has combined to pitch in 17 games, totaling 42 1/3 innings, 37 earned runs, a 1-5 record and a 7.87 ERA.
It appears that the new acquisitions are getting adjusted to their new surroundings as Jim Johnson has had two scoreless outings in a row after giving up eight runs in 2/3 of an inning in a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly said, "Jim's had two outings in a row" that has restored his confidence in his relief pitchers.
Mat Latos had a solid first start for the Dodgers only giving up one run in six innings but has gotten shelled in his last two starts. Alex Wood has been the most productive of the new acquisitions going 1-1 with a 5.09 ERA and winning his last start against the Cincinnati Reds. Wood said "It gives me some confidence to get my first win under my belt."
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