LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers organization announced Tuesday their intention to trade former top pitching prospect, Bartholomew 'Bart' Jenkins, citing his recent 12.60 ERA and the urgent need to 'optimize the roster for sustained excellence.' Sources close to the team, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that among the 'future considerations' being discussed is a batting cage that has seen 'moderate to heavy use' and 'might need new netting soon.'

Jenkins, 26, who was once heralded as the future ace of the franchise, reportedly struggled to find the strike zone with any consistency, often preferring to throw pitches that landed directly behind home plate or, on one memorable occasion, into the snack bar. His performance has led to an internal reassessment of what constitutes 'prospect potential' versus 'a guy who just really likes throwing a ball very hard in the general direction of a plate.'

"We believe Bart has a bright future, just not necessarily with us, or in professional baseball, or perhaps even in any sport requiring hand-eye coordination," stated Dodgers General Manager Andrew Friedman in a press release that conspicuously lacked any direct quotes from Friedman. "This move allows us to acquire assets that will undoubtedly contribute to our long-term success, like, for instance, a reliable place for our current players to hit balls without breaking windows."

Team officials are reportedly exploring options for the batting cage, including converting it into a meditation space or, in a pinch, an emergency bullpen for pitchers who are *really* struggling. The trade is expected to be finalized once the Dodgers can confirm the batting cage is indeed regulation size and not just a very large dog kennel.