Tanner Scott was the Dodgers' second-biggest free-agent signing of the 2024 offseason, but he was expected to have a big impact on the team. Remember, this team basically won a World Series on the strength of 2.5 starting pitchers and a dynamite bullpen. Signing Scott was only projected to make the bullpen that much better. Things got off to a slow start before he, seemingly, hit his stride. Then, he didn't.
Walter bought the Lakers for $10 billion from the Buss family, and with the sale going through, the Dodgers' owner becomes the man for both of the city's biggest teams. Since joining the MLB, Walter has financed and powered the Dodgers into a powerhouse that not only spends more than any team but also efficiently optimizes every part of the organization - from the farm system to the under-the-radar finds.
Who do you think is skinny enough? 'Cause dude, when I threw that first pitch it was so tight on me. I'm like 195 now. I played at like 180, 185. And my arms are so yoked, dude, I couldn't even... I bounced the ball. I couldn't move my arm. It was so tight.
I don't think that should be the focus. I think the focus should be winning baseball games against every team. I don't think focusing on the Dodgers is going to help us win at all. I think when you focus on a certain team, when you get to play that team, you're going to tense up and you're not gonna be the same team.
The older brother of fellow Dodgers righty River Ryan, Ryder is a 30-year-old reliever who's pitched in parts of two major league seasons. He saw time with the '23 Mariners and the '24 Pirates, combining for 21 2/3 innings during that brief pair of looks. He yielded 13 runs (5.40 ERA) on 21 hits and 10 walks with 19 strikeouts.
The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers are shaping up to be a powerhouse once again, having added some key pieces to their roster during the offseason. While the additions they've made have supplemented the team well, Dodgers Nation decided to ask fans which former Dodger they'd most like to add to the roster for the upcoming season during their prime. Our staff proposed several options, and the fans even proposed some of their own.