The Dodgers might pursue a similar deal to the one that landed them Michael Kopech and Tommy Edman at last year's deadline.

The Royals had an offensive explosion, paced by a three-hit night for Vinnie Pasquantino in a 9-6 win over the Braves to even the series Tuesday night.

In the throes of a two-month slump and reduced to playing sporadically, the designated hitter helped the Braves end their five-game losing streak Monday night.