Kembali
A former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder retired at 28 years old and quickly joined the Colorado Rockies coaching staff. After he crossed paths with former Dodgers executive and current Rockies general manager Josh Brynes, it proved to plant the seed that eventually turned into the job waiting for him after his playing career.
In other news, there is a blockbuster trade proposal that would land one of baseball's brightest superstars into the Dodger Stadium infield. The would-be move not only makes the Dodgers younger — something that would be a benefit this offseason — but also adds some much-needed offense to the lineup (after a postseason that showed a severe lack of it, especially with runners in scoring position).
Finally, amid the uncertainty that exists with free agent Tarik Skubal, there are a few backup plans that have been presented should the two-time Cy Young award winner depart this offseason. Though the pitching roster had no shortage of talent before the trade, another elite pitcher in the rotation to potentially replace the southpaw may prove to be the piece that gets LA back into the Fall Classic.
According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, however, fans shouldn't be too cautious over a few backup plans after he recently reported that his sense is Skubal wants to return to LA.
"My sense is Skubal would love to return to the Dodgers," Gonzalez wrote. "He truly seemed to relish his 2½ months in Los Angeles. He loved the culture, particularly being among so many established, veteran players who were singularly focused on winning. He became besties with Blake Snell, was awed by the organization's resources and, overall, seemed to fit in seamlessly."
It is no shock that the price to keep Skubal is going to be astronomical, but just how astronomical the final price tag is will have ripple effects throughout the baseball world. Two insiders projected the final number will be close to half-a-billion dollars, but the Dodgers have shown no recent signs of not spending big on top talent.
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Dodgers Tweets of the Day
Happy birthday, Roki! pic.twitter.com/NH5RyEQqXu
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) November 3, 2026
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Roki! pic.twitter.com/9kiWyDWxGv
— Los Dodgers (@LosDodgers) November 3, 2026
❤️⚾佐々木朗希投手🎂11月3日お誕生日おめでとうございます!🎉✨
— 白鳥まりあ❤️シンガーソングライター作詞家作曲家 (@shiratori_maria) November 3, 2026
いつもマウンドで見せる圧倒的なピッチングと、野球に真摯に向き合う姿にたくさんの感動と元気をいただいています。
来年が佐々木投手にとってさらなる飛躍の年となり、素晴らしいご活躍ができますよう、心よりお祈り申し上げます。… pic.twitter.com/LUr7zoAui8
🎂今日は #佐々木朗希 選手の25歳の誕生日!
— MLB Japan (@MLBJapan) November 3, 2026
おめでとうございます🎉
メジャー2年目の今季は5勝を挙げました
さらなる飛躍の1年になりますように🌟#日本人選手情報 pic.twitter.com/VCNlYRV67N
🎂Happy Birthday Roki Sasaki!!#佐々木郎希#ドジャース#ドジャースファンクラブ pic.twitter.com/eTap5W419H
— Dodgers Fan Club (@DodgersFCJP) November 3, 2026
Happy 25th birthday to Roki Sasaki. Sasaki went through it all in his 1st MLB season - from can’t miss prospect to enormous disappointment to postseason hero. And after all of the ups and downs, he ended up being a WS champion. Hope he has many more in Dodger blue. pic.twitter.com/sECRaWnuVR
— Dodger Cards (@dodgers_cards) November 4, 2026
Dodgers LHP Alex Vesia has been projected to sign a 2-year, $25 million deal in free agency👀👀
— Dodgers On SI (@DodgersOnSI) November 4, 2026
Would you want to see the Dodgers bring him back on this deal? Why or why not?⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/oIA00tepvy
MLB has proposed delaying the implementation of a salary cap until the 2028 season while moving forward with the other elements of its labor proposal for 2027.
— DodgersMuse (@LADodgersMuse) November 3, 2026
per @JeffPassan pic.twitter.com/s7nRBuI0Nx
The Dodgers have a history of trading for superstar rentals and watching them walk in free agency. 👀
— SleeperDodgers (@SleeperDodgers) November 3, 2026
⭐ Yu Darvish⁰⭐ Manny Machado⁰⭐ Max Scherzer⁰⭐ Trea Turner
Is Tarik Skubal next on this list? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/akZ0P4IeNU
We came up with 3 backup plans for the Dodgers if Tarik Skubal leaves in free agency⬇️⬇️
— Dodgers On SI (@DodgersOnSI) November 3, 2026
There's plenty of other (cheaper) starting pitching options on the open market👀👀 pic.twitter.com/gNQlnUku4b
What should the Dodgers prioritize this offseason? 🤔
— SleeperDodgers (@SleeperDodgers) November 3, 2026
According to Jim Bowden, bullpen depth and getting younger should be at the top of the list.
He also sees opportunities to upgrade at 2B and LF, along with adding a right-handed platoon bat at 3B. pic.twitter.com/slWgaJWJeb
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