"The Dodgers have a few clear holes to address on the roster, namely in the bullpen which was a clear pain point for the team all season long. More news: Dodgers Considered 'Longer Shot' for Kyle Tucker in Free Agency The Dodgers were able to mitigate those struggles by using starting pitchers in relief roles throughout October. However, over the course of a 162-game season, that won't be a viable solution."
"Thus, the Dodgers will use this offseason to address their bullpen's shortcomings, and according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, the team will go one step further and look to get a true ninth-inning option. "A solidified closer, or at least one leverage arm capable of handling the ninth inning on a championship team, will be what they spend the most time on in the coming weeks," Gonzalez wrote."
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter 2026 as World Series favorites but must address bullpen shortcomings. The bullpen was a pain point all season, and using starters in relief during October is not a viable regular-season solution. The team expects Tanner Scott to rebound after blowing ten saves and not pitching in the postseason, but it cannot rely on him as the primary closer. The offseason priority will be adding a solidified closer or at least a high-leverage arm capable of handling the ninth inning. Free-agent options include elite closers Edwin Díaz and Robert Suárez, plus Devin Williams, Pete Fairbanks, Kyle Finnegan, and Ryan Helsley.
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