"That may well be the case, but Jeff Passan of ESPN writes that the Dodgers don't seem inclined to make a decade-long commitment to the star outfielder. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic wrote last night that while the Dodgers aren't ruling out a Tucker pursuit, they're also not opposed to making a short-term outfield move while awaiting the arrival of internal reinforcements."
"In the short term, the Dodgers' biggest weaknesses are the outfield and late-inning relief. Michael Conforto certainly won't be back after his one-year free agent deal busted. Kiké Hernández, their primary left fielder in the postseason, is also a free agent. had a poor second half that carried into a dreadful playoffs. Tommy Edman battled an ankle injury late in the season that led the Dodgers to prefer him at second base."
The Dodgers are connected to top free agent Kyle Tucker, but appear reluctant to sign him to a decade-long deal; the team may pursue him but also considers shorter-term outfield options. Immediate roster weaknesses include the outfield and late-inning relief, with Michael Conforto unlikely to return and Kiké Hernández a free agent. Tommy Edman dealt with an ankle injury and the club shifted him toward second base. Teoscar Hernández underperformed in right field offensively and defensively. The long-term outfield outlook is brighter, with multiple prospects in Baseball America's top 60 providing internal reinforcement.
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