Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Still Talking With Free Agents

"The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to load up this offseason by adding top free agents Kyle Tucker and Edwin Dedaz to what was already one of the deepest rosters in baseball. The Dodgers now look like a force to be reckoned with as they go for a third consecutive World Series title in 2026, which immediately became the goal after they outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games."

"For us, it's about putting the best team we can together, not just as we break in April, but what it could potentially look like in October. And from our standpoint, we talked about it a lot last year, we want to do everything we can to stay out of the buy-side market in July. Prices are 150, 200, 250% more at that time, so just trying to get in front of it as much as we can."

"Hernandez suggested in December that he expects to re-sign with the Dodgers, even if it happens later down the road, such as last season when he finalized a new contract just as Spring Training began. Hernandez underwent left elbow surgery at the start of the offseason and will be sidelined to begin the 2026 campaign, so there is no rush for either side to get a deal done."

Los Angeles Dodgers added Kyle Tucker and Edwin Dedaz, strengthening an already deep roster. The team is targeting a third consecutive World Series title in 2026 after outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games. Barring a surprise trade or signing, the roster appears mostly set ahead of Spring Training at Camelback Ranch. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the organization is in talks with several free agents and is prioritizing moves that improve October potential while avoiding the costly July buy-side market. Kike9 Herne1ndez and Evan Phillips are possible reclamation targets, with Herne1ndez rehabbing left elbow surgery and not expected to require an immediate signing.

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