Friedman: Dodgers Offseason "Business As Usual"
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dodgers were swept by the Brewers in the NLCS, ending their bid for a three-peat; team president Andrew Friedman indicated the offseason will be “business as usual” financially unless changes come from the next collective bargaining agreement.
- Despite federal inquiries into investments linked to chairman Mark Walter, Dodgers leadership, including CEO Stan Kasten and Friedman, affirmed there are no plans to sell the franchise or reduce payroll.
- A major offseason decision will be whether to pursue top free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal, who could demand a record-breaking contract potentially exceeding $400 million, though the Dodgers already have a strong rotation.
- The Dodgers’ lineup is largely set with key players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman locked in, and they may look to replace Teoscar Hernández and consider upgrades at second base.
- If Skubal departs, the Dodgers might have a quieter offseason focused on bullpen re-signings, particularly of free agents Alex Vesia and Evan Phillips, while maintaining a strong core roster.
