Los Angeles Dodgers free agent reliever Alex Vesia is one of the top names on the market, and is garnering plenty of attention early in the offseason.
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, “more than half the league” is interested in the veteran’s signature, including the Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets and his former team, the Miami Marlins.
The Dodgers, after Vesia’s departure into free agency, have just two left-handed relievers in their midst, being Jack Dreyer and Tanner Scott. They could also move Justin Wrobleski into a relief role if they see fit, but given their injury luck over the past handful of years, adding more players into their relief core would do them well.
Why is Alex Vesia so Coveted as a Free Agent?
Vesia, who has spent the last six seasons with the Dodgers, has become one of the premier left-handed relievers in the game, and is one of the two best on the market alongside San Diego Padres free agent Adrian Morejón.
The two-time World Series champion has pitched in at least 67 games in each of the last three seasons, leading the team with 72 appearances in 2026 while sporting a stellar 2.64 ERA.
Vesia has just a 2.66 ERA over the past six seasons through 367 appearances, striking out 438 batters over the course of 328 innings pitched.
Consistent left-handed relievers like Vesia come at a premium in MLB, so it’s no wonder why so many teams are chasing him.
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) throws against the Milwaukee Brewers game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesWhat Kind of Deal Would Alex Vesia Command?
Spotrac estimates an annual salary of $7.1 million for Vesia, but given how his market has formed so early in free agency, he could very well command more than that.
Per Ardaya, Vesia could ask for a three-year contract given the league’s interest this winter.
The Dodgers aren’t a team to shy away from giving multi-year deals to top relievers, as they have done so in each of the past two offseasons. They gave Scott a four-year, $72 million contract ahead of the 2025 season, and granted Edwin Diaz a three-year, $69 million deal last offseason.
Vesia would likely warrant a smaller deal, but bringing back a reliable high-leverage pitcher as they look to bounce back from a disappointing end to their 2026 season would be a great move for the team.
Would you re-sign Alex Vesia on a multi-year deal?
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