"Though the Dodgers hoisted the Commissioner's Trophy at the beginning of the month, there are still areas for the team to improve as they look to three-peat in 2026. One such area is in the outfield, and for the second winter in a row, the crown jewel of the free agency class is an outfielder. Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker is projected to sign a landmark contract and the Dodgers will be in the running for him."
"The Los Angeles Dodgers, with $87 million coming off the books, will keep folks honest in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, but probably won't be the high bidders - instead wanting to focus on shoring up their bullpen,"
"They could pursue Edwin Diaz or Devin Williams, but rival executives expect them to go after former Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, who has 75 saves with a 2.98 ERA the past three seasons."
Los Angeles enters the offseason after back-to-back World Series titles while remaining likely to be active in free agency. The team has $87 million coming off the books and faces bullpen concerns that were a major issue in 2025. The front office plans to prioritize shoring up the bullpen rather than being the top bidder for marquee outfielders. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is projected to command a landmark contract and the Dodgers are expected to remain in the sweepstakes without leading the market. Potential bullpen targets include Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, and former Rays closer Pete Fairbanks. A strong offseason is required to pursue a 2026 three-peat.
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