When Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes spoke today at the club’s FanFest event, he addressed the ongoing free agency of fan favorite utility man Enrique Hernandez. As noted by The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, Gomes noted that “the door remains open” for the club to bring Hernandez back into the fold for 2025. Gomes’s comments come shortly after reports surfaced of interest in Hernandez on … [Read more...] about Dodgers GM: “Door Remains Open” For Reunion With Enrique Hernandez
Dodgers Designate Ryan Brasier For Assignment
The Dodgers announced that they’ve designated Ryan Brasier for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for the signing of Kirby Yates to a $13MM free agent deal. Los Angeles still has five days to explore trade possibilities before they need to place Brasier on waivers. Waivers are a 48-hour process, so there’ll be official resolution on the DFA within a … [Read more...] about Dodgers Designate Ryan Brasier For Assignment
Mickey Moniak Wins Arbitration Hearing Versus Angels
Outfielder Mickey Moniak won his arbitration hearing against the Angels, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He’ll be paid the $2MM sum at which he and his reps from Wasserman filed rather than the team’s $1.5MM submission. It’s the first trip through arbitration for Moniak, the No. 1 pick from the 2016 draft. He’s coming off a down showing in 2024 that saw him slash just … [Read more...] about Mickey Moniak Wins Arbitration Hearing Versus Angels
Dodgers, Alex Vesia Avoid Arbitration
The Dodgers and lefty reliever Alex Vesia have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3MM deal with a club option for the 2026 season, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Vesia had filed at $2.35MM, while the Dodgers countered with a $2.05MM figure. Vesia comes out well ahead of the midpoint between those two figures and above the $1.9MM projection from MLBTR … [Read more...] about Dodgers, Alex Vesia Avoid Arbitration
Dodgers & Deferrals: A Misguided Focus
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