The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo report that the Dodgers are still looking to tighten their bullpen this season and look for short-term deals while still trying to stay in contention for top names.
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“With the Winter Meetings starting next week in Orlando, the Dodgers’ work is far from done,” Ardaya and Woo wrote. “Addressing the bullpen is a top priority. The Dodgers are firmly in the mix on that front this winter, as always. But their relief efforts are trying to thread a tight needle as of now. They want to be involved with some of the best relievers available on the market, league sources said, but have tried to stick to shorter-term frameworks.”
The Dodgers have been unsuccessful in their search thus far, with three of their potential relief options already opting to play elsewhere.
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Raisel Iglesias quickly made the decision to return to the Atlanta Braves on a one-year deal despite interest from the Dodgers. Ryan Helsley, a trade target at the deadline for the Dodgers, joined the Baltimore Orioles on a two-year deal and – most recently – Devin Williams signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the New York Mets after a disappointing season with the Yankees.
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However, the Dodgers still have plenty of options in free agency and will certainly be more aggressive in pursuing a reliever after their struggles. Highly sought-after closers like Edwin Diaz, Robert Suarez and Pete Fairbanks are still on the market, and all three would provide some upgrade for a Dodgers bullpen that was struggling toward the end of the season.
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