In the current landscape of fantasy baseball, managers are advised to make strategic trades as injuries impact several star players. Notable names like Logan Gilbert and Mike Trout are sidelined, prompting a closer look at players to acquire or offload this week.

Target George Kirby from the Seattle Mariners, who is struggling after an early-season injury but has a history of strong performance. Similarly, Tanner Scott of the Los Angeles Dodgers is another potential buy, as he remains the team's closer despite recent struggles. On the sell side, Tyler Mahle of the Texas Rangers is projected for regression, making him a prime candidate to trade while his value is high. Consider also offloading Drew Rasmussen from the Tampa Bay Rays, whose recent success may not be sustainable.

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a much-needed 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Memorial Day, ending a rough stretch of games that saw them win just three out of their last nine contests. Manager Dave Roberts had expressed frustration over the team's poor fundamentals and pitching injuries, emphasizing the need to regain hitting consistency.

Shohei Ohtani ignited the offense with a leadoff home run, leading to an early two-run start by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers scored two runs each in the fifth and sixth innings, showcasing a revitalized offense. While the bullpen experienced some shakiness, Will Smith capped off the evening with a home run in the ninth, sealing the victory and boosting the team's morale.

Tanner Scott, the new closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, faced significant struggles in a recent game against the New York Mets, where he blew a three-run lead in the ninth inning. His performance, characterized by critical mistakes, resulted in a series of hits that allowed the Mets to tie the game, ultimately leading to a taxing 13-inning marathon for the Dodgers. This marked Scott's fourth blown save in just 14 attempts this season, a concerning trend for the Dodgers as he was expected to perform at an All-Star level after signing a lucrative contract.

Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that Scott's pitches have been finding the middle of the strike zone more often than desired, leading to higher contact rates and exit velocities against him. Despite his impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio early in the season, Scott's lack of effectiveness in high-leverage situations raises questions about his ability to stabilize the Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen, particularly with other key relievers currently sidelined by injury.

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a grueling challenge against the New York Mets, battling through an extended rain delay and a weary bullpen to secure a hard-fought 7-5 victory in 13 innings. Despite leading 5-2 late in the game, closer Tanner Scott suffered a blown save, allowing the Mets to tie the game in the ninth. Starter Clayton Kershaw was limited to just two innings due to the rain delay, forcing the bullpen to cover 11 innings with all but one reliever seeing action. The Dodgers’ win is a testament to their resilience amidst a challenging period of facing playoff contenders.