"The 28-year-old served as a defensive replacement for the Dodgers throughout the postseason, taking the place of Teoscar Hernández when the team had a lead to protect. Dean signed a Minor League contract with the Dodgers last offseason after seven years in the Atlanta Braves organization. The outfielder made his MLB debut with L.A. in 2025, playing in 18 games during the regular season."
"The Dodgers need to address their outfield this offseason, but Dean doesn't fit the bill as an everyday starter for a World Series contender. The team will be looking toward free agency to fix their outfield problems. Justin Dean joined Dodgers rookies to wear MLB debut patch Dean joined a long list of Dodgers rookies to wear an MLB debut patch on his jersey this season with his appearance as a defensive replacement in center field on Aug. 8, coincidentally, against the Jays."
Not long after winning back-to-back World Series titles, the Dodgers exercised team options on Max Muncy and Alex Vesia for 2026 and adjusted the 40-man roster. In order to make room for Ryan Ward and Robinson Ortiz, Justin Dean and Michael Grove were outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and Tony Gonsolin was designated for assignment. Dean was quickly claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. The 28-year-old converted all six chances into putouts, signaled for a dead ball in Game 6 of the World Series, and made his MLB debut with L.A. in 2025. The Dodgers will pursue outfield solutions via free agency.
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