LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday morning, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who wasn't authorized to speak publicly.
Feyereisen, 29, was designated for assignment by the Rays on Tuesday after undergoing surgery last week to repair the rotator cuff and labrum in his right shoulder. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays expected the procedure to shut down Feyereisen from throwing for four months, meaning he likely won't be available to pitch for the Dodgers until at least after the All-Star break.
In return, the Dodgers are sending the Rays minor league pitcher Jeff Belge.