Who is Jake Marisnick? All you need to know about the Dodgers newest slugger

The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing outfielder Jake Marisnick, who refused a minor-league assignment with the Detroit Tigers and elected for free agency. This gives the Dodgers another outfielder and a right-handed bat.

Marisnick is regarded as a good outfielder with plus speed and great defense. He has bounced around the league throughout his career, spending time in Houston and Chicago, to name a few.

In 33 games with the Tigers this season, Marisnick hit .232/.270/.420 with two home runs and two stolen bases. While he may not be a big-name star, Marisnick is a player that can help the Dodgers move forward.

Jake Marisnick is an MLB veteran with a ton of experience. He was a 2017 Houston Astros member that won the World Series but was not on the roster for the postseason.

He was traded from Houston in 2019 and has bounced around the league since. He was a member of the New York Mets in 2020, then spent time with the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres in 2021.

Over the last two seasons, he was a member of the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and recently the Detroit Tigers.

Jake Marisnick could help the Dodgers' defensive woes

Detroit Tigers v Colorado Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield could use some help. They currently rank 21st in the league in defensive runs saved. Teams like the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies rank ahead of the Dodgers.

Look for Marisnick to give James Outman some relief in center field. The rookie outfielder is having a great season at the plate but has been lackadaisical in the field at times.

Fans can also be on the lookout for the Dodgers to make more moves as the trade deadline inches closer. They have some holes in their lineup they must fill if they want to truly be competitive this season.