Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Looking To Add Position Player

"The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their need for a high-leverage relief pitcher by signing former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. The Dodgers have now seemingly set their sights on adding an outfielder and recently claimed Michael Siani off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Given his glove-first profile, Siani will likely only serve as depth for the Dodgers rather than play a significant role."

"I think adding a position player, and ideally someone that's really good on both sides of the ball. We have some positional flexibility, so we're not locked into, 'It has to be this one specific spot,' which just increases the chances. There are a lot of interesting guys, both on the free agent market and trade market, that we're having a lot of active conversations on. We feel good about something lining up, but we may have to be a little bit patient."

"The Dodgers have mostly been linked to outfielders in their search for a position player, with Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger among the possibilities. L.A. would presumably only be open to adding either player if they are willing to accept a short-term contract, which seems unlikely unless their respective markets never truly develop. The Dodgers have also been connected to several players on the trade market, including the Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan and Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals."

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed the need for a high-leverage reliever by signing former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. The team recently claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, though his glove-first profile suggests a depth role rather than regular playing time. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the club seeks a position player who excels both offensively and defensively and that the Dodgers have positional flexibility. The team is evaluating free agent and trade targets such as Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Steven Kwan, and Brendan Donovan and may wait for the right fit.

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