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As the Los Angeles Dodgers move forward into the offseason, the team, like always, is being linked to the biggest names available. However, it seems like the Dodgers may look to stay more on the sidelines this winter, with the front office trying to simply add around the margins of the roster.
Los Angeles doesn’t need a ton to build out the team, simply more help in the outfield and in the bullpen. The Dodgers will be looking to capture a three-peat next year, and the front office wants to make sure that the team has what it needs to succeed.
Many around the sport believe that the Dodgers will look to make more depth moves to bolster the roster, rather than spending big money again. This team is all-in on going after World Series titles, so anything is possible, but the signal from Los Angeles seems calmer this winter.
President of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, has earned the trust of the fanbase, and there is always pressure on this team to win. But how aggressive this team will be remains to be seen, and Los Angeles has always found ways to add talent, even if it’s not the big, splashy name.
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Over the years, the Dodgers have been known as a team that loves to bring in reclamation projects or take a chance on an injured player. Los Angeles has made it a habit to do these types of moves, looking to maximize value in a cheaper way.
One name that could be on the radar of the Dodgers this offseason is veteran starting pitcher Griffin Canning, who spent last season with the New York Mets. Canning was very solid for New York, posting an ERA of 3.77 over 16 starts for the team.
However, Canning suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in June, and his season ended very quickly. Canning was on a one-year deal, so the timing of the injury was tough since he was in line to potentially net a nice contract in free agency.
As Canning rehabs, he could look to sign with a team, and the Dodgers may be the best place for him. Los Angeles has the infrastructure to allow him plenty of time to return from the injury fully healthy, and then once he does, the team could bet on him returning to form.
Even if Canning misses the entire 2026 season, Los Angeles could have him on the roster for 2027, giving them more pitching depth overall. Canning’s time with the Mets seemed to show him figuring things out fully, and the Dodgers could look to help him continue that success once he comes back from injury.
The veteran was with the Los Angeles Angels for a large portion of his career, so he knows Southern California fairly well, which could help his decision to join the Dodgers. Canning faced the Dodgers before his injury, throwing six innings without allowing a run, while also striking out seven batters.
Los Angeles loves to bet on the upset of players like Canning, and he could be next in line for this team to maximize their potential. Overall, these are exactly the smaller type moves that the Dodgers have been known to make, and it’s signings like this that help them become a fully well-rounded club each season.