With Clayton Kershaw going on the Disabled List, the Los Angeles Dodgers needed to make a move to add a starting pitcher so they came up with Bud Norris who was pitching for the Atlanta Braves. Norris has bounced back and forth between starting and long relief and has a 3-7 record with a 4.22 ERA in 22 games and 10 starts. This is Norris's eighth season in the majors and he was a 15 game winner with the Baltimore Orioles in 2014.
Bud Norris put in a Kershaw-like effort in his first start for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Colorado Rockies. He pitched six shutout innings and struck out eight. His pitch count was only in the mid-80's but manager Dave Roberts decided to turn it over to the bullpen.
Bud Norris is never going to replace Clayton Kershaw but as far as trades go, this was not a bad trade for the Dodgers. They gave up two minor leaguers and received Norris, two minor leaguers and some cash in return. The Dodgers have been looking for a fifth starter all season long so when all of this shakes out, Norris would be a good candidate to fill that role.
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