"The last notable deal between the two was clearly won by the Astros. The Dodgers acquired reliever Josh Fields for an unheralded outfielder named Yordan Alvarez. Since then, Alvarez has made three All-Star appearances and is one of the better slugging outfielders in the sport. Fields pitched decently in parts of three seasons, though he was clearly nowhere near as impactful as Alvarez."
"Though the 29-year-old isn't exactly a household name, Meyers has the profile of a player that could hugely help the Dodgers in 2026. The team could use an everyday centerfielder with range and athleticism. These are arguably the top-two traits Meyers brings to the table. He ranked in the 95th percentile in range, and in the 71st percentage in spring speed."
The Dodgers and Astros have a history of trades that have favored Houston, most notably the Josh Fields-for-Yordan Alvarez deal that yielded a star. The Dodgers have shown interest in Astros center fielder Jake Meyers as a potential everyday centerfielder upgrade for 2026. Meyers profiles as a glove-first, athletic outfielder with elite range (95th percentile) and above-average sprint speed (71st percentage). He posted a career-high .292 batting average in 2025 and produced chase, whiff, and strikeout metrics above the 70th percentile. A Meyers acquisition could realign Dodgers outfield roles and would likely involve pitching headed to Houston.
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