The Dodgers, after Vesia\u2019s departure into free agency<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n Why is Alex Vesia so Coveted as a Free Agent?<\/p>\n 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 Morej\u00f3n.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Consistent left-handed relievers like Vesia come at a premium in MLB, so it\u2019s no wonder why so many teams are chasing him.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Per Ardaya, Vesia could ask for a three-year contract<\/a> given the league\u2019s interest this winter.<\/p>\n The Dodgers aren\u2019t 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<\/a> ahead of the 2025 season, and granted Edwin Diaz a three-year, $69 million deal<\/a> last offseason.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Would you re-sign Alex Vesia on a multi-year deal?<\/p>\n Dodgers Nation<\/p>\n Get the app for faster news<\/p>\n![\"Oct](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1794540615_410_Alex-Vesia.jpg\")
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