The Dodgers are expected to chase Tarik Skubal, but beyond that marquee pursuit, their free-agent blueprint is still hazy. The market for 2026 doesn’t exactly overflow with stars, yet there are still names that could make a real difference for a 2025 roster that has room to get better.
One of them is Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Chisholm has long had the profile of a player who flashes big impact in stretches. He brings a steady glove at second base and the kind of defensive flexibility that lets him slide to the outfield when needed, which fits neatly with what the Dodgers tend to value.
His speed is another weapon. He can swipe 20 to 40 bags in a season, and he has also shown more patience at the plate since leaving Miami, with walk rates of 10.9% and 10.5% over the last two years.
The swing-and-miss is still part of the package, and his strongest offensive season came in the hitter-friendly environment of Yankee Stadium. Even so, his legs and ability to bunt give Los Angeles something different.
The Yankees are not expected to extend him a qualifying offer after a down 2025, which could open the door for the Dodgers. A two- or three-year deal with a high annual salary could be enough to bring in the 28-year-old and give the infield a fresh look with some pop attached.
Then there’s Adrian Morejon, a move that would do more than just strengthen the Dodgers. It would also take a major piece away from the Padres.
Morejon is viewed as the best reliever on the market, and he fits the bill as a hard-throwing lefty with strong movement and velocity. He is 27, and over the last three years he has stacked up with the best of them. For Los Angeles, he’d be a heavy-duty bullpen arm and a high-end fit.
Adding a third reliever on an eight-figure deal would not be a small commitment, but in a group with Diaz and Scott, Morejon would give the Dodgers a formidable late-inning mix. He keeps the ball on the ground, avoids the long ball, and simply has the kind of stuff teams pay for. He won’t come cheap, but he looks worth it.
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