The Dodgers may want Alex Vesia back, but they’re no longer alone in the chase.
Miami has entered the conversation, with Kevin Barral of Fish on First reporting that the Marlins are targeting Vesia as they look to strengthen their bullpen, especially on the left side. The Marlins already have plenty of right-handed arms, but they’re short on southpaws, and Vesia is now one of the names on their board.
He’s not the only one. Barral also reported that San Diego Padres free agent Adrian Morejon and Chicago White Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb are among the other options Miami is weighing.
Vesia’s appeal is easy to see. Over the last three seasons, he has put together a 2.45 ERA and 4.3 bWAR while logging 184 innings and avoiding major injuries. Even with his fastball velocity trending down in recent years, his unusual arm slot and the movement on his fastball have helped him keep producing at a high level.
That kind of profile plays anywhere. Bullpen arms can be volatile, but Vesia has been one of the more dependable relievers in baseball, which makes him attractive to contenders and rebuilding clubs alike. Miami sits somewhere in between, not hopeless but not loaded enough to make a real push, and a pitcher like Vesia would raise the floor.
The price tag is part of the equation, too. Bullpen help is expensive, and Vesia is already valued at eight figures per year. The Dodgers are in a position to keep him if they choose, and the expectation is that they’ll let the market develop before making a move that could bring back one of their long-time contributors.
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