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#los-angeles-dodgers

"I mean, I would've done anything just to be in The Show, pitching in the playoffs. Just to get a little taste of the playoffs at such a young age, that was huge. Just to be a part of the clubhouse, be with all the guys, be out on the field, record some big outs, that's what Roki was able to do."

Bellinger's coming off a very good year in which he hit .272 with 29 HRs, 98 RBIs and a .813 OPS. Taking full advantage of Yankee Stadium's short porch in right field, the left-handed slugger is ready to cash in on what could be the last long-term deal of his career. At only 30 years of age with a real postseason pedigree, Bellinger should have no shortage of options.

Wills began his career with the Dodgers in 1959 and went on to earn five All-Star Game selections over the next eight seasons. He was the recipient of the 1962 National League MVP Award after hitting .299/.347/.373 with 13 doubles, 10 triples, six home runs, 48 RBI and 104 stolen bases in 165 games. Wills was said to be heartbroken by the trade, but remained productive with the Pirates, batting .290 with 42 extra-base hits and 81 stolen bases in two seasons.

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince proposed a " ridiculous " three-team trade for the Dodgers, which would see them bring another one-time All-Star to LA. The Dodgers would acquire outfielder Jarren Duran from the Boston Red Sox, who would receive All-Star starting pitcher Joe Ryan from the Minnesota Twins. For their trouble, the Twins would get Dodgers No. 2 prospects Zhyir Hope, No. 6 prospect Jackson Ferris, No. 18 prospect Chase Harlan and Red Sox No. 11 prospect Marcus Phillips.

As has been chronicled throughout the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers figure to be very active within the trade market. There has been a host of names associated with the team over the last few months. Those names primarily include Steven Kwan, Brendan Donovan, Jarren Duran, and Tarik Skubal. More news: Cody Bellinger Would Welcome Return to Dodgers, Says Agent This exercise is going to look at three under-the-radar trade targets that could end up being terrific fits for the franchise.

Sutcliffe received 20 of 24 first-place votes to run away with the award. Houston Astros outfielder Jeffrey Leonard - who spent the 1977 season with the Dodgers - received three first-place votes to finish second to Sutcliffe. Rookie of the Year finalists were rounded out Chicago Cubs outfielder Scot Thompson, who garnered one vote for first place. Sutcliffe made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 1976, but only started one game.

"I was glad he got in the extra-inning game. I'm glad he made that big pitch and got out of that jam. When you have guys like that who are just icons of the game, it's pretty cool that they get to walk away from it winning their last one,"

Evan Phillips, for example, became a free agent when the Los Angeles Dodgers declined to offer him a contract through the arbitration system. The right-handed reliever is recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in June, a timeline that could put him back in action around the time that playoff contenders are searching for bullpen help at the trade deadline,

In the time since the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series title, both Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman underwent offseason surgery. Hernández had an extensor repair for a left elbow injury suffered during the season that nearly prevented him from returning. Although Hernández is expected to make a full recovery, he will have a delayed start to the 2026 season and it could impact free agency. Meanwhile, Edman had surgery to address his balky right ankle.

The Dodgers now have to work out deals with Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart and Alex Call after tendering contracts for next season. According to MLB Trade Rumors, Dodgers arbitration projections are as follows: Brusdar Graterol (5.167): $2.8MM Anthony Banda (4.135): $1.7MM Brock Stewart (4.093): $1.4MM Alex Call (2.161): $1.5MM The aforementioned players have three or more years of Major League service time but less than six years, which makes them eligible for salary arbitration.