According to a source close to Tony Jackson of ESPNLosAngeles.com says the Los Angeles Dodgers are still searching for power hitter to add to their roster before the August 31 deadline for players that have cleared waivers. Jackson adds that the Dodgers have been focused on first baseman Adam Dunn of the Washington Nationals and Jose Guillen, who was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.

It is unlikely the Dodgers will acquire Dunn since it’s been several days since a team, presumably the Dodgers, made waiver claim on him. Per the waiver rules, the Nationals had until Monday to negotiate a deal. It is likely the Nationals pulled Dunn back from waivers and made him ineligible to be traded until the off-season. Had Dunn cleared waivers, the Nationals would have been free to negotiate a trade with all 29 teams.

The Royals designated Guillen last Thursday, and have 10 days to place Guillen on waivers, trade him or release him. It’s possible the Dodgers are in play on Guillen. The team could try to make a deal during this time period, or they could take the chance and wait until Guillen is released to get him for almost nothing.

Guillen has about $4 million left on his $12 million contract and can play the outfield. The only problem is that he could be a cancer in the clubhouse and could disrupt the chemistry of the team. Guillen, 34, was hitting .255/.314/.429 this season for the Royals.