Alex Vesia made sure to send a message before the offseason uncertainty fully takes hold.
With the Dodgers facing a transitionary winter and nine potential free agents on the list, Vesia used Instagram to thank his teammates and the fan base for their support this season and throughout his six years with the club. The left-handed reliever is among the players whose future in Los Angeles is now unsettled.
Vesia’s 2025 season was a step forward in some areas, even with setbacks in WHIP, walk rate and strikeout rate. He balanced that out by allowing a lower batting average against and cutting his home runs allowed by more than half. He also dealt with personal tragedy for his family while trying to keep performing on the mound.
The 30-year-old remained a major piece of a Dodgers bullpen that finished in the top five in ERA. Since arriving in 2021, he has become one of the most trusted relievers in the organization, and his track record has been steady: a 2.64 ERA or lower in four of his six seasons with the Dodgers, along with a 2.87 ERA overall in that span.
A return would make sense, but it is not simple. The current CBA expires at 9 p.m. PT on Dec. 1, and while players can still sign before that deadline, an expected lockout would shut down new deals and could stretch well into 2027.
Market value may end up being the biggest factor in whether the Dodgers bring Vesia back. The club already has significant money tied up in its bullpen and is not expected to add another costly reliever contract. There is also the front office’s ability to find bullpen help at a lower price, which gives the Dodgers another path if Vesia’s market climbs.
Kiké Hernández also seems to be thinking about the end of his Dodgers run.
After news of Miguel Rojas’ retirement left the team with eight free-agent decisions to sort through, Hernández posted what amounted to a possible farewell to Dodgers fans on social media. He, too, has been clear that he wants another contract with Los Angeles, though nothing is assured.
The Dodgers’ other free agents this offseason include Kris Bubic, Brusdar Graterol, Eric Lauer, Evan Phillips, Tarik Skubal, and Blake Treinen.
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