Dodgers’ Top Trade Deadline Acquisition Almost Didn’t Happen

What if Jack Flaherty was never traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers?That almost happened this season when the New York Yankees “had a preliminary trade agreement in place for,” according to baseball insider Ken Rosenthal.Rosenthal said on Foul Territory that the Yankees took a look at Flaherty’s medicals and backed out opening the door for the Dodgers and Flaherty hasn’t had any issues with his back.A reminder – Jack Flaherty was ALMOST traded to the @Yankees, before they backed out over medical concerns.@Ken_Rosenthal revisits the deal that almost went down. pic.twitter.com/pQ3Weq3l5Z— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 15, 2024Flaherty delivered one of the most impressive pitching performances in Dodgers postseason history, allowing only two hits over seven scoreless innings. His dominant outing helped lead the Dodgers to a commanding 9-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night.“It was,” said…