The Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker runs the bases after hitting a solo dwelling run in the course of the seventh inning of Sport 4 of their NLDS in opposition to the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The obvious space of want for subsequent yr’s Dodgers shall be within the outfield.
Andy Pages shall be again, making an attempt to construct upon his 27-homer marketing campaign in 2025. Teoscar Hernández will enter the second of his three-year contract, making an attempt to rebound from his injury-plagued struggles this previous summer season.
However the third spot stays large open, with Michael Conforto hitting free company after his dismal efficiency on a one-year, $17 million deal this previous yr, and Alex Name having been utilized in extra of a depth position after his arrival of this yr’s commerce deadline.
Internally, the Dodgers don’t have a direct plug-and-play choice, as prime prospects Josue De Paula, Zyhir Hope, Eduardo Quintero and Mike Sirota stay a methods away from the majors.
Thus, don’t be stunned to see the Dodgers linked with large names on both the free-agent or commerce market this winter, beginning with prime free-agent prize Kyle Tucker.
Because the summer season, trade hypothesis has swirled concerning the Dodgers’ anticipated pursuit of Tucker this offseason. The four-time All-Star didn’t end 2025 effectively whereas nursing a pair accidents, however stays one of many premier left-handed bats within the sport, and will command upward of $400-$500 million on a long-term deal — a hefty price ticket, however actually not one past the Dodgers’ capabilities.
Free company will embrace different notable outfield choices. Cody Bellinger is hitting the open market, although a reunion with the Dodgers has at all times appeared like a protracted shot. Harrison Bader and Trent Grisham might present extra glove-first options, and have been linked with the Dodgers up to now.
Then there are potential commerce candidates, from left fielder Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians to utilityman Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals, additionally gamers the Dodgers have inquired about up to now.
The Dodgers might assemble their 2026 roster in different methods, due to the flexibility Tommy Edman offers in middle discipline. However one other outfield addition stays their most rational precedence this winter. And there shall be no scarcity of potentialities.
