The Los Angeles Dodgers made some strategic moves at last year's MLB trade deadline, one of which was acquiring Alex Call from the Washington Nationals. This move aimed to bolster their lineup with a right-handed hitter.
Call's performance down the stretch was solid, posting a .247/.333/.384 slash line with four doubles, two home runs, and five RBIs over 38 games. His contributions were key in helping the Dodgers secure another World Series title. Not only did he add depth to the batting order, but he also served as a defensive replacement for Teoscar Hernández and occasionally stepped in as a pinch-runner.
Looking ahead to this season, Call, now 31, is expected to continue making spot starts. However, his debut in the Cactus League has been delayed due to a foot injury. As reported by Jack Harris of the California Post, Call has been participating in team workouts but is on a slower recovery path.
Reflecting on the injury, Call mentioned, “Just woke up one morning and my foot hurt, which was weird. But didn’t do anything specifically to hurt it.
Not too concerned about it.” Given that the Cactus League games have just kicked off, the Dodgers are wisely taking a cautious approach, ensuring Call is fully healed before he returns to game action.
It's promising that Call is active in Spring Training workouts, suggesting his debut in the 2026 Cactus League might not be far off. Alongside Call, other Dodgers like Tommy Edman, Brusdar Graterol, and Blake Snell are also managing injuries as Spring Training begins.
In the offseason, Call avoided the arbitration process with the Dodgers, settling on a $1.6 million contract as a Super 2 player. This agreement reflects the team's confidence in his abilities and his role in their continued success.