The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs this past January.

In exchange for infielder Michael Busch and right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte, the Dodgers acquired outfielder Zyhir Hope and left-handed pitcher Jackson Ferris.

Ferris, who was traded just four days before his 20th birthday, was surprised by the move. In an interview with Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain, Ferris said being traded was not on his mind. When the news broke, he was unsure how to navigate joining a new team.

“With me being traded this past offseason, I didn’t really think about it too much. I didn’t even think about it when I was with the Cubs,” Ferris said to McKain. “And then next thing you know, this gets thrown on me. And I’m like, ‘Dude, like, what? Where do I go from here?’”

The Dodgers are always eager to make big moves, especially in the offseason. Ferris expressed to McKain that he does not want to be traded by Los Angeles.

“Now every trade deadline, am I going to be in the in the back of my own head, thinking about it?,” Ferris said. “I just thought to myself like I’ve been here one year, hopefully, nothing happens. Whatever happens, happens, I guess.”

After 20 appearances in the High-A division, the Dodgers promoted Ferris to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers in August. The second-round draft pick performed well in Double-A, logging a 2.54 ERA with 26 strikeouts in seven appearances.

Ferris told McKain he is hopeful his performance will let him stay with the Dodgers long-term.

“I’m just gonna go out there and do my own thing,” Ferris said. “But I love the Dodgers. I love everything they’re doing so I’m hoping I stay here. Stay here for good, for sure.”

Ferris is the Dodgers’ No. 1 left-handed pitching prospect and the No. 5 MLB southpaw prospect. He is expected to make his MLB debut in 2026.

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