The Dodgers made a big push to lock up the NL West, last night acquiring slugging first baseman Jim Thome from the White Sox and right-hander Jon Garland from the Diamondbacks.

The deals were announced by Los Angeles during its 5-3 loss to Arizona. Both trades were completed before the midnight (EDT) deadline required for postseason eligibility.

The White Sox get infielder Justin Fuller and cash considerations. Thome, 39, is owed $2,415,301 from his $13 million salary, and is eligible to become a free agent after the World Series.

The Dodgers will give a player to be named to Arizona for Garland, who is 8-11 with a 4.29 ERA. He gave up five hits and a walk over seven sharp innings in a 9-0 victory over the Astros on Saturday.

Garland is due $1,161,202 from his $6.25 million salary. His contract includes a $10 million mutual option. He gets a $2.5 million buyout if the team declines and $1 million is he declines. Because he was traded, the Dodgers cannot offer him salary arbitration if he is a Type A free agent.

In a separate move, the White Sox dealt pitcher Jose Contreras to the Rockies. The former Yankee right-hander was 5-13 with a 5.42 ERA.