Report: Dodgers make offer for Dempster

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a trade offer to the Chicago Cubs that would bring pitcher Ryan Dempster to Los Angeles, ESPNChicago.com reported.

What the Dodgers are offering is unclear, but the Cubs want to add young pitching. Zach Lee is the top-rated pitcher in the Dodgers Minor League system, but there is no word on whether he might be part of the proposed deal.

The Cubs acquired pitcher Justin Germano from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations on Thursday.

Dempster, 35, has not allowed a run in his past 33 innings. He is 5-3 with a 1.86 ERA, the latter being the best in the Major Leagues.

Dempster must approve any trade before it can be completed.