"He was projected to make $5.4 million in his final year of arbitration. Normally, he'd be an easy tender, but the internal brace procedure on his right elbow in August killed that chance. It's basically Tommy John-lite, so he might not even pitch in 2026. The Dodgers could look to bring him back (likely on a 2-year minor-league deal), but he might have some suitors who are thinking the same."
"He missed all of 2024 while recovering from TJ surgery. Oh - and most importantly - he's a 3-time World Series champion. Speaking of champions, Dean was next on the chopping block. He made 31 appearances (regular and postseason) with the Dodgers in 2025 and totaled two plate appearances. He was almost exclusively a defensive-replacement/pinch-runner and that utility served its purpose in the postseason."
The offseason began with the Dodgers exercising options and adding an outfielder to the 40-man roster while making corresponding roster moves. The club designated Tony Gonsolin after an internal brace procedure on his right elbow raised significant availability concerns and made him a questionable arbitration tender; he could return on a minor-league deal or draw outside interest. Dean was removed after serving primarily as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner in 31 appearances, including postseason utility. Grove lost his 40-man spot while recovering from shoulder surgery despite not reaching free agency until 2028. Ortiz, 25, is a longtime Dodger prospect signed in 2017 with mixed MiLB results, a 3.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and a 12.8 K-BB%, and he missed 2022-23 due to injury but has been effective.
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