"While Roberts was speaking, those in the Dodgers front office were working, as the team signed closer Edwin Diaz in free agency less than 24 hours after Roberts' time with the media. The move was the biggest splash of the Dodgers' free agency by far, and shores up a major area of need in the Dodger bullpen. Before then, the team's biggest move had been re-signing clubhouse favorite and World Series hero Miguel Rojas to a one-year, $5.5 million deal."
"The Dodgers still have work to do in free agency, as questions continue to surround their bullpen and outfield. Additionally, the team must decide what to do with utility player Kiké Hernandez, who is still drifting around in the pool of available free agents. Hernandez, who had surgery on his left elbow in November, will start the 2026 season on the injured list, but his ability to play at another level in the postseason"
The Dodgers signed closer Edwin Diaz within 24 hours after manager Dave Roberts said he did not necessarily expect a "big splash" at the 2025 Winter Meetings. The Diaz addition addresses a major bullpen need and stands as the club's top free-agent move, following the re-signing of Miguel Rojas to a one-year, $5.5 million deal. Questions persist in the bullpen and outfield, and utility player Kiké Hernandez, recovering from left elbow surgery, will begin 2026 on the injured list. Hernandez's postseason ability and clubhouse leadership make him a likely re-signing while the club brings in younger bench pieces.
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