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With the trade deadline looming, the Dodgers scratched top prospect Zyhir Hope and fellow outfielder Kendall George from Tulsa’s lineup as a precaution amid widespread trade chatter; no deal is confirmed yet, but the club is fielding inquiries about Tarik Skubal and weighing potential moves while protecting its best young talent.
The Tulsa Drillers plan to suspend their bat-dog program after Dodgers prospect Kendall George suffered an apparent knee injury dodging a bat dog during a Tuesday game, with initial imaging reportedly not optimistic as tests continue; the program has been in place for five seasons.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected high school outfielder Kendall George with the 36th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. George, an 18-year-old from Atascocita High School in Texas, is ranked as the No. 65 prospect by MLB Pipeline. He impressed with his contact skills, speed, and defensive abilities, posting impressive numbers during his senior season. George, who is committed to the University of Arkansas, confirmed that he will be signing with the Dodgers instead of attending college. The Dodgers also selected third baseman Jake Gelof from the University of Virginia with their second pick of the night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers surprised many by selecting Texas High School outfielder Kendall George with the 36th overall pick in the MLB Draft, earlier than expected. George, who was originally projected to go around pick 60, brings exceptional speed and a well-rounded game to the team. The Dodgers, with an increased draft bonus pool this year, plan to use the extra money to sign more players in the later rounds.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected high school outfielder Kendall George with their first pick, 36th overall, in the 2023 MLB Draft. George, ranked as the 52nd-best prospect by ESPN, is known for his speed and defensive skills in center field. He is only the fourth high school position player drafted by the Dodgers this century. The pick dropped 10 spots due to the team's high payroll, similar to last year's draft. The recommended slot value for the 36th pick is $2,362,700, and the Dodgers have a total draft bonus pool of approximately $7.27 million.