Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Dodgers

"President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addressed that situation in December, speaking to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. He acknowledged that the club had less "heavy lifting" to do than in previous offseasons. He pointed to the outfield and bullpen as places they could add but also said they were cognizant of the fact that the roster is getting older, with many of their stars being well into their 30s."

"Though the Dodgers did emerge victorious in 2025, they were not perfect and were almost eliminated a few times. Manager Dave Roberts seemed to have almost no trust in the relief corps, so he relied more and more on his starting pitchers as the postseason went along."

The Dodgers entered the 2026 offseason as defending World Series champions with a strong roster requiring minimal changes. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman acknowledged the team faced less pressure to make major moves compared to previous years, as their free agent losses were primarily relievers and role players. However, the organization identified the outfield and bullpen as areas for improvement. A key consideration was the team's aging roster, with many stars in their 30s, prompting discussions about balancing short-term championship contention with incorporating younger prospects. During the 2025 postseason, manager Dave Roberts showed limited confidence in the relief corps, increasingly relying on starting pitchers, while outfield performance proved inconsistent.

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