The Los Angeles Dodgers have already made waves this offseason, bolstering an already loaded roster with the additions of outfielder Kyle Tucker and elite closer Edwin Díaz. It’s the kind of one-two punch that reminds the rest of the league just how aggressive and resource-rich this franchise is when it comes to chasing championships.
But as rumors swirled about the Dodgers possibly chasing even more star power-specifically in the form of a frontline starting pitcher-President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman has poured cold water on that speculation. According to Friedman, the Dodgers are not currently pursuing any more starting pitching, either via free agency or trade.
That’s a significant statement, not just for Dodgers fans but for the rest of the league. Because let’s be honest: if Los Angeles had decided to add another top-tier arm to their rotation, it would’ve tilted the balance of power even further in their favor.
With Tucker bringing left-handed thump to the lineup and Díaz locking down the back end of games, the Dodgers already look like a juggernaut. Adding a frontline starter on top of that?
That would’ve been borderline unfair.
Still, the rumor mill hasn’t exactly cooled. There’s been chatter linking the Dodgers to Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta, a two-time All-Star who just wrapped up a stellar 2025 campaign with a 2.70 ERA. Peralta would be a massive get for any rotation, and if he somehow ended up in Dodger blue, it would’ve been a nightmare scenario for the rest of the National League.
Even more intriguing-and potentially more intimidating-is the idea of Detroit’s Tarik Skubal heading west. Skubal, one of the breakout arms in the American League, has the kind of electric stuff that could make him a postseason weapon. And with the Dodgers’ deep farm system and financial flexibility, they certainly have the assets to make a deal like that happen if they wanted to.
But for now, Friedman’s comments suggest the Dodgers are content with what they’ve built. And that’s saying something. Between the star-studded lineup, a bullpen anchored by Díaz, and a rotation that already features plenty of talent, this team doesn’t necessarily need another ace to be dangerous.
Of course, the Dodgers have surprised us before-just ask anyone who thought Kyle Tucker was staying put in Houston. But unless something changes, it looks like the rest of the league has caught a break: the Dodgers, for now, are staying out of the starting pitching sweepstakes.