The Los Angeles Dodgers signed right-handed pitcher Jose Urena on Tuesday. Los Angeles also optioned right-hander Will Klein -- whom it had acquired from the Seattle Mariners the day before -- and designated catcher Chuckie Robinson for assignment.

The Los Angeles Angels signed veteran super-utility player Chris Taylor to a major league deal on Monday, starting him in center field.

With the Angels now swept out of the way, the Yankees can full return their attention to the World Series rematch with the Dodgers this weekend.

Despite taking two of three games against the Yankees, the Dodgers continue to show some worrying signs as they enter one of their toughest stretches of the season.