"The Dodgers player on the 40-man roster most likely to be traded is Ryan Ward, who has become somewhat obsolete after the addition of Kyle Tucker and the renewed commitment to Teoscar Hernandez in left field. With other depth options that can serve as depth, there's a line of outfield prospects waiting in the wings to challenge for Hernandez's spot or replace Tucker if he opts out."
"Muncy is in his mid-30s, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts are also in their 30s, while Miguel Rojas is retiring soon, and platoon staple Kike Hernandez is not getting any younger. This is where a young gun like Vientos, who is only 26 years old, can factor in. He can play at third base and first, giving the Dodgers an answer at either position long-term."
"The infielder will not be a free agent until 2030, giving him four years of team control for a Dodgers team that has multiple big contracts on the books. He had a down year in 2025, but his 2024 season was good, valued at 3.1 bWAR while slashing .266/.322/.516. Vientos had an OPS+ of 137, hitting 27 home runs that year."
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter spring training with a strong roster but can make marginal improvements to boost depth. Ryan Ward, a 28-year-old outfielder on the 40-man roster, has become expendable following the additions of Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez. The Dodgers' infield consists of aging players including Max Muncy, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Miguel Rojas. Trading Ward could acquire Francisco Vientos, a 26-year-old infielder capable of playing third base and first base. Vientos offers four years of team control through 2030 and demonstrated strong performance in 2024 with 27 home runs and a 137 OPS+, providing a long-term solution for the Dodgers' aging infield.
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