What happened: The Los Angeles Dodgers are evaluating the health of their starting rotation as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The club's front office will base its approach to the pitching market on the recovery progress of its current sidelined starters.

Why it matters: Los Angeles leads the series 3-2 following a 9-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The front office's deadline strategy will balance internal rehab timelines against the potential cost of acquiring high-leverage arms for a postseason run.

What to watch: The front office has until August 3 to finalize any external acquisitions to bolster the roster.