Los Angeles Dodgers Aggressively Strengthen Roster Ahead of 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making significant moves to bolster their roster for the 2025 season, following their World Series victory in 2024. The team has been highly active in the offseason, signing key players to enhance their pitching and batting depth. One of the notable signings includes two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, who has been secured on a five-year, $182 million deal.

In addition to Snell, the Dodgers have also re-signed reliever Blake Treinen to a two-year, $22 million deal. This move is part of the team’s broader strategy to strengthen their bullpen, with sources indicating that the Dodgers are still seeking at least one more reliever. They are reportedly interested in San Diego Padres‘ pitcher Tanner Scott, highlighting the ongoing competition between the two NL West rivals.

The Dodgers’ rotation is also a focus area, given the challenges they faced in the 2024 postseason with only three traditional starting pitchers available. To address this, the team is considering a six-man rotation and is keenly interested in signing Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki. Despite having the smallest international bonus pool for the 2025 period, the Dodgers see Sasaki as a major priority, with President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman expressing high praise for Sasaki’s talent and potential.

Furthermore, the Dodgers’ stacked rotation may lead to the departure of some existing players. Jack Flaherty, who was the team’s Game 1 starter in both the NLCS and World Series, might find himself without a spot in the rotation. This could lead to Flaherty signing with another team, potentially even the San Diego Padres, which would add another layer to the rivalry between the two teams.

These aggressive moves reflect the Dodgers’ commitment to maintaining their competitive edge and their ambition to become the first repeat World Series champions in over 20 years.