Updated: July 31, 2012, 10:20 AM ET
ESPN.com news servicesThe Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of acquiring outfielder Shane Victorino from the Philadelphia Phillies, sources told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark.
The Phillies would receiver reliever Josh Lindblom and a player to be named.
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The Dodgers already have been aggressive leading up to Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, acquiring three-time All-Star Hanley Ramirez from the Florida Marlins. Los Angeles also been in talks for Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster and outfielder Alfonso Soriano, according to a major league source.
In the final year of his contract, Victorino is enduring a disappointing season, batting .261 with nine homers, 40 RBI and 24 stolen bases in 101 games.
It is uncertain how the Dodgers would use Victorino, who is considered an above-average center fielder. Matt Kemp is the club's center fielder while Andre Ethier is firmly entrenced in right. Victorino could switch to left field.
A potential trade also would signal that the Phillies, who have won five straight NL East titles but are well out of a playoff spot this season, could be looking toward 2013. There also has been trade rumors involving pitchers Cliff Lee and Joe Blanton.
Information from ESPNChicago.com's Doug Padilla and ESPNLosAngeles.com's Ramona Shelburne contributed to this story.
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