""The Dodgers' biggest nemesis last season was their bullpen, becoming such a mess that starters Roki Sasaki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and even Clayton Kershaw pitched in relief in the postseason. More news: Former Dodgers Catcher Austin Barnes Signs With Mets on Minor League Deal "So instead of simply hoping that their bullpen would improve and Tanner Scott would bounce back from his horrific year, they went out and grabbed perhaps the best closer in baseball in Edwin Diaz."
"The Dodgers made two of the biggest moves of the offseason this winter, signing All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to multi-year deals, securing their spot at the top of baseball heading into 2026. "The Dodgers became the first team to win consecutive World Series since the New York Yankees in 1996-2000, so what did they do?" "Got even better, positioning themselves for a three-peat."
The Los Angeles Dodgers added All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in major multi-year deals, addressing a dysfunctional bullpen and boosting offensive depth. The bullpen’s postseason struggles had forced multiple starters into relief roles, prompting the acquisition of Díaz to stabilize late-inning pitching. Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract, representing a top free-agent grab and contributing to a roughly $413 million payroll. Consecutive World Series titles and continued high-profile spending, including retaining talent like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, position the team to pursue another championship while intensifying discussions about roster investment.
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