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The Dodgers traded Yasiel Puig Trea Turner Jersey , Matt Kemp and Alex Wood to the Red for Homer Bailey and two prospects on Friday.ith Los Angeles pushing to sign Bryce Harper.Oddsmakers also believe the Dodgers will be getting better as a result of this move, as their World Series odds have moved from +700 to +600 - making them the lone favorite.As many folks were heading for the hills to get home for Christmas on late Friday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds pulled off a pretty substantial trade involving several major league players.The Dodgers traded veteran outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp in addition to left handed starter Alex Wood in exchange for Homer Bailey, Jeter Downs and Josiah Gray. Late reports also have catcher Kyle Farmer headed to Cincinnati.>> Sign up for The Action Network’s daily newsletter to get the smartest conversation delivered into your inbox each day.If you’re wondering why the Dodgers would deal away so much major league talent for a struggling veteran starter and the Reds’ seventh- and 20th-best prospects, respectively http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , many believe it’s to clear up salary with the hopes of signing Bryce Harper.Kemp is set to make $21.5 million this season, while Puig is in his final year of arbitration, as is Wood.Obviously, in addition to freeing up some money, the Dodgers now have two fewer major league outfielders, which would also point to a Harper signing.The Dodgers had been +260 to land Harper in free agency Joe Blanton Jersey , but those odds were just taken off the board following the trade. The Phillies had been favored at +156.Though the Dodgers’ major league roster just got worse, their World Series odds got better. They went from +700 to +600, making them the lone favorite ahead of the Red Sox, Astros and Yankees, who all sit at +700.The Reds also benefited from the deal, as their odds went from 66-1 to 50-1.Other possible roster moves that folks believe the Dodgers could be interested in are trading for Corey Kluber or J.T. Realmuto. They could also sign a lesser star such as A.J. Pollock if they do not sign Harper.Has Christmas come early for the Dodgers? Perhaps it has. Stay tuned for more hot stove news as both Harper and Manny Machado appear to be inching closer to new homes. Tim Bradbury/Getty ImagesBoston Red Sox ace Chris Sale won't return to the mound until Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.According to MLB.com's Ian Browne http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday that Sale will be on the bump when Game 6 gets underway Saturday evening at Fenway Park.Sale was hospitalized Sunday with a stomach illness, but he rejoined the club Tuesday in Houston.Sale was scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday and told the coaching staff Tuesday that he felt "good enough" to pitch, per theBoston Globe'sPete Abraham.However, Olney reported the southpaw "still feels week" in the wake of his hospitalization.The Red Sox have yet to announce their Game 5 starter.But without Sale, their options are hardly ideal. Specifically, they could be forced to roll with David Price on short rest or Eduardo Rodriguez in a spot start.Sale has gone 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA across 10.1 postseason innings http://www.nationalsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-adams-jersey , including a one-inning relief appearance in Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.