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The Chicago Cubs\u2019 Kyle Tucker runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 4 of their NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers.<\/p>\n
(Nam Y. Huh \/ Associated Press)<\/p>\n
The most obvious area of need for next year\u2019s Dodgers will be in the outfield.<\/p>\n
Andy Pages<\/a> will be back, trying to build upon his 27-homer campaign in 2025. Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> will enter the second of his three-year contract, trying to rebound from his injury-plagued struggles this past summer.<\/p>\n But the third spot remains wide open, with Michael Conforto<\/a> hitting free agency after his dismal performance on a one-year, $17 million deal this past year, and Alex Call<\/a> having been used in more of a depth role after his arrival of this year\u2019s trade deadline.<\/p>\n Internally, the Dodgers don\u2019t have an immediate plug-and-play option, as top prospects Josue De Paula, Zyhir Hope, Eduardo Quintero and Mike Sirota remain a ways away from the majors.<\/p>\n Thus, don\u2019t be surprised to see the Dodgers linked with big names on either the free-agent or trade market this winter, starting with top free-agent prize Kyle Tucker.<\/p>\n Since the summer, industry speculation has swirled about the Dodgers\u2019 expected pursuit of Tucker this offseason. The four-time All-Star did not finish 2025 well while nursing a couple injuries, but remains one of the premier left-handed bats in the sport, and could command upward of $400 million-$500 million on a long-term deal \u2014 a hefty price tag, but certainly not one beyond the Dodgers\u2019 capabilities.<\/p>\n Free agency will include other notable outfield options. Cody Bellinger is hitting the open market, though a reunion with the Dodgers has always seemed like a long shot. Harrison Bader<\/a> and Trent Grisham could provide more glove-first alternatives, and have been linked with the Dodgers in the past.<\/p>\n Then there are potential trade candidates, from left fielder Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians to utilityman Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals, also players the Dodgers have inquired about in the past.<\/p>\n