"The Dodgers are not inclined to go 10-plus years on Kyle Tucker, they don't need Kyle Schwarber and their starting pitching, with the return of seven pitchers who contributed in 2025 along with River Ryan and Gavin Stone coming back from major surgeries, is a strength. While they have plenty of room to maneuver for a trade, the most obvious move is to hope the second time's the charm in spending big money on a closer after Tanner Scott's disappearing act this year."
"Diaz, 31, is a three-time All-Star and one of the game's best closers. He's coming off a 2025 season in which he made 62 appearances, sporting a 1.63 ERA with 28 saves and 98 strikeouts across 66.1 innings pitched. Diaz has a career 2.82 ERA with 253 saves across 520 appearances. He was in the 99th percentile in expected ERA, expected batting average against, whiff percentage and strikeout percentage last season."
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the offseason as reigning back-to-back World Series champions with few roster holes and remain favorites for 2026 even without additions. The organization is expected to pursue top players despite limited needs. The bullpen emerged as the main weakness in 2025, lacking a clear-cut closer and prompting plans to add at least one reliever. There is a proposal to spend big again on a proven closer, specifically free agent Edwin Diaz. Diaz is a 31-year-old three-time All-Star who posted a 1.63 ERA, 28 saves and 98 strikeouts in 66.1 innings in 2025, and owns a 2.82 career ERA with 253 saves.
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