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Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A few more prospect ratings and analyses, plus a broader look at parity in MLB, the likelihood of a 2026 lockout, and the cost-benefit of deferred salaries. It’s been a busy time for prospect rankings, with four national outlets unveiling their top-100 lists in the last nine days. ESPN was the latest on … [Read more...] about Notes: Prospect rankings, Kellon Lindsey, Roki Sasaki

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Veteran reliever gets $13 million guaranteed to join LA bullpen, and can earn up to another $1 million in bonuses based on games pitched. Dodgers will need to make a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster. The Dodgers finalized their contract for reliever Kirby Yates on Tuesday, signing the … [Read more...] about Dodgers finalize 1-year contract with Kirby Yates, per reports

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images After a week removed from the initial report, right-handed reliever Kirby Yates agreed to a one-year deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday, helping fully solidify an imposing bullpen for 2025. The Dodgers took on a gamble by signing Yates, who will be entering his age 38 season, is two and a half years removed from returning from Tommy John … [Read more...] about Notes: Yates, LA Rises, offseason spending

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sasaki, Rushing, De Paula all ranked in the top 20. Emil Morales, 18-year-old shortstop signed last year by LA, also made the top-100 after a strong pro debut. So far the three national outlets that have decided to include Roki Sasaki among its prospect rankings have rated the Dodgers right-hander No. 1 in … [Read more...] about 8 Dodgers ranked in ESPN top 100 prospects, led by Sasaki

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images LA avoids its first arbitration hearing since 2020. Vesia gets $2.3 million guaranteed with his one-year deal that includes a club option for 2026. The Dodgers won’t have a salary arbitration hearing after all this year. They avoided such matters with Alex Vesia by signing the left-hander on Wednesday to a one-year deal … [Read more...] about Alex Vesia avoids salary arbitration with Dodgers