DODGERS, BRAVES & FISH MAKE 3-WAY SWAP

In a three-team trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Mat Latos and first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse from the Miami Marlins, and pitchers Alex Wood, Jim Johnson, Luis Avilan and Bronson Arroyo, and infielder Jose Peraza from the Atlanta Braves; Atlanta acquired outfielder/infielder Hector Olivera and pitchers Paco Rodriguez and Zack Bird from the Dodgers, and a competitive balance round A draft pick in 2016 from the Marlins, and Miami acquired pitchers Jeff Brigham, Kevin Guzman and Victor Araujo from the Dodgers.

What does it give the Los Angeles Dodgers
This was a huge blockbuster, with several moving parts, but for the Dodgers it's mostly about landing two solid starters in Latos and Wood to help their rotation. They essentially replace what was lost with injuries to both Hyun-Jin Ryu and Brandon McCarthy earlier this season. Peraza could also be an intriguing pickup as either a second-base candidate or the shortstop of the future. Morse and Arroyo were simply absorbed as part of the mega deal and don't seem to have much of a future with the Dodgers. Johnson should help set up closer Kenley Jansen, while Avilan provides another lefty for the 'pen.

What does it give the Atlanta Braves
For the Braves, this deal was mostly about landing Olivera, a dynamic Cuban infielder they have coveted for some time now. He will either be the new third or second baseman of the future for the Braves and should be a big part of the team's offense moving forward. They also were able to rid themselves of Arroyo's contract in this deal, though it did cost Atlanta a quality starter in Wood, a decent closer in Johnson and top prospect Peraza. Atlanta was also able to snag Bird, a solid pitching prospect, from LA and a draft pick in next year's selection process from Miami. Rodriguez is also a potential sleeper, if healthy.

What does it give the
For the Marlins, this deal was about dumping two salaries (Latos and Morse) to a team that could afford to take them (Dodgers), while adding three pitching prospects for the system. When the Marlins aren't competitive, they like to save money wherever they can. That was largely what this deal was all about. Brigham might be the best of the three arms acquired from the Dodgers, while Guzman and Araujo are longer-range rotation options for the Fish.

Fantasy impact
Latos and Wood could excel pitching at Dodger Stadium, so their fantasy value could get a little spike before season's end. Johnson won't have many save opportunities in LA but should be a reliable setup man. Peraza could be a starting middle infielder for the Dodgers next season, so his future fantasy value as a big stolen-base player is fairly high. Avilan and Arroyo don't have much value at this time. Olivera has major upside as either a third or second baseman, and he'll likely play every day in Atlanta by season's end. Rodriguez, when healthy, could become a candidate to close in Atlanta and should be looked upon as a fantasy dark horse. Bird has long-range upside, too, as do Brigham, Guzman and Araujo for the Marlins. At this point, Morse doesn't have a role to play with the Dodgers and has lost all fantasy value.