The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the most aggressive team in the last two offseasons. However, despite many fans believing that trend will continue, they may not have much reason to be aggressive this winter.
While the Dodgers have already made a major move to sign superstar closer Edwin Díaz, they may not need to go after the biggest names in free agency (Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, Cody Bellinger etc.), as they have in recent years. The biggest reason the Dodgers may not be as aggressive as in years past is simply that their team does not have any real holes to fill.
Their rotation already features two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, former All-Star Tyler Glasnow, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and young Japanese pitching sensation Rōki Sasaki. They also have talented pitchers like Emmet Sheehan to use as depth in case of injuries.
In terms of position players, the Dodgers’ only hole last season was in the outfield. They could use a third outfielder, but he may already be on the team. Tommy Edman played through an ankle injury last season that limited his ability to play in the outfield. However, he has undergone surgery to address the problem this offseason and could be back in the outfield more next season.
With Edman back in the outfield, the Dodgers will have Edman, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernández out there. What does that do to the infield? Well, the Dodgers are not too worried thanks to a move they made last winter. The Dodgers have Hyeseong Kim, and he is positioned for a bigger role next season.
The Dodgers signed Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million deal last winter, but he only saw the field in a limited capacity, partially due to Edman needing to play in the infield due to his injury. However, Kim played decent when given the chance, and could be the team’s regular second baseman next season.
Kim slashed .280/.314/.385 in 71 games for the Dodgers. He does not have much power, but he plays great defense and brings elite speed to the lineup. He was a four-time Golden Glove Award winner in the KBO.
The bullpen was the one spot the Dodgers actually needed to look externally, and they did. Tanner Scott was not great last season, and the Dodgers needed a new answer at closer. They got the best one on the market in Diaz. However, there may not be many more splashy signings coming.
Breaking: Edwin Díaz and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a deal, a source tells @jorgecastillo. The contract is for three years and $69 million, sources tell @JeffPassan.
The back-to-back champs are adding one of the best closers in baseball. pic.twitter.com/JsBaCVU9D6
— ESPN (@espn) December 9, 2025
While signing Tucker or making a blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal would undoubtedly make the Dodgers better, it would cost them greatly. Tucker could be looking at a deal around $400 million, and while the Dodgers seemingly have no problem spending that much, they do not necessarily need him for that price.
The Dodgers do not sweat over payroll like other teams, but at some point, even they will reach a point where they cannot just throw money at players. Even if the Dodgers do not make any additions this winter, it is hard to argue that they are not already the favorites to win the World Series next season with this lineup and rotation:
1. Shohei Ohtani (DH)
2. Mookie Betts (SS)
3. Teoscar Hernández (RF)
4. Freddie Freeman (1B)
5. Tommy Edman (CF)
6. Will Smith (C)
7. Max Muncy (3B)
8. Andy Pages (LF)
9. Hyeseoing Kim (2B)
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Photo: Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, answers questions during a news conference at the MLB winter meetings, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
