"The Los Angeles Dodgers have to decide how they want to address their outfield need ahead of the 2026 season, and they have a couple different avenues to choose from. Free agency would be the most straightforward solution, with the most options seemingly readily available. That includes Kyle Tucker, who will be the most expensive candidate the Dodgers can find, but he offers the most immediate upside to the team."
"One initial plan to get the 24-year-old to the Majors was having him try playing in left field with Triple-A Oklahoma City at the end of the 2024 season. Rushing played 31 games at that position last year, and two additional games in 2025 prior to being called up to the Dodgers roster. Despite the Dodgers experimenting with Rushing's position, Gomes previously said the team viewed catcher as being his long-term future and focus moving forward."
Dodgers face multiple avenues to address their 2026 outfield need: pursuing free agents, executing a trade, signing a short-term bridge, or promoting from within. Free agency offers many options, with Kyle Tucker representing the costliest choice but the greatest immediate upside. The Dodgers remain reportedly interested in trading for Steven Kwan and could pursue short-term bench-type signings similar to Michael Conforto. Internal solutions include Dalton Rushing, who served as a backup catcher after debuting this year and previously received playing time in left field at Triple-A. Rushing posted a .204/.258/.324 slash line with four homers across 142 at-bats.
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