""Throughout the offseason, we talked a lot about how high the talent bar was of this current club, and how there would only be a few available players that we felt would be real needle movers when it comes to bringing another championship to Los Angeles," Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said."
""Kyle Tucker is at the very top of that group and one of the most complete players in all of baseball. He's a proven All-Star, a Gold Glove defender, a Silver Slugger, and can impact the game in every phase. He brings power, discipline, athleticism and consistency. All qualities we feel strongly help contribute to winning championships.""
""When we started the offseason, talking about various fits, trade market, free agent market, there was really nobody that moved our World Series odds for 2026 more than Kyle Tucker," Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. "Both because of his ability and talent, and also just need.""
The Dodgers, coming off consecutive World Series titles, targeted improvements to their outfield and bullpen after the 2025 season. They signed top reliever Edwin Díaz to bolster the bullpen and then landed the best available position player, Kyle Tucker, to upgrade the outfield. The front office prioritized only players who could meaningfully raise championship odds and added two more impact contributors to an already strong roster. The team explored trade and free-agent options including Jarren Duran, Steven Kwan, Brendan Donovan, Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette, and now enters 2026 as a betting favorite around +220.
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