The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a spending spree, and while many might have expected them to ease up this winter, that doesn’t seem to be the case. After landing big names like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto last offseason, the Dodgers are still hungry for more talent. Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, has never hesitated to make bold moves when he’s sold on a player.
This offseason, one of baseball’s biggest stars, outfielder Juan Soto, is expected to become a free agent. Currently with the New York Yankees, Soto is likely to spark a bidding war among top teams eager to secure his services.
While the Yankees and New York Mets have been the most talked-about destinations for Soto, the Dodgers are also very much in the mix. MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post recently ranked the Dodgers as the third most likely landing spot for the slugger.
“Number three, I have the Dodgers. A very desirable team that stars have wanted to join. I don’t know what their limit is. They’ve spent a lot, but you never know. I’m not betting against the Dodgers. Well, maybe I am, but they’re still number three.”
Acquiring Soto would be a clear signal that the Dodgers are all-in on winning another championship. Adding him to a lineup that already features Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and others would essentially create an All-Star roster.
It will take a significant financial commitment to land Soto, but the Dodgers have shown they’re willing to spend. After signing Ohtani, the urgency to win at the highest level has only intensified.
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Soto is having an outstanding first season with the Yankees, boasting a .302 batting average with 34 home runs and 87 RBIs. While the Yankees may have the advantage in retaining him, the allure of the Dodgers and their willingness to spend could make things interesting. Whether Los Angeles decides to go all-in on Soto remains to be seen, but with the Dodgers, you can never count anything out.
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