The Dodgers don’t exactly have a shortstop problem. They already have a future Hall of Famer there.
But that hasn’t shut the door on the possibility of upgrading anyway.
After getting swept in the NLCS, Los Angeles is once again shaping up as one of the offseason’s most aggressive teams. The Dodgers are also expected to be in the mix for Tarik Skubal, but a different trade idea has them landing an impact everyday infielder from across town.
Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer floated a deal that would send Angels shortstop Zach Neto to the Dodgers, with left-hander Justin Wrobleski, right-hander Roki Sasaki and catcher Daulton Rushing going back the other way.
“The Dodgers have lots of trade capital, though, and the 25-year-old [Zach] Neto is an ideal candidate to make their offense younger and more athletic. He could either bump Mookie Betts off shortstop or line up alongside him at third base,” Rymer wrote.
Neto has put together three straight 20-20 seasons with the Angels, and in 2026 he posted 27 home runs, 24 stolen bases and a 5.2 bWAR season.
Rymer argued the Angels could have a hard time turning down that kind of return, especially if the priority is getting help that can reach the majors quickly.
“Wrobleski has already been an All-Star, while Rushing and Sasaki have teased that kind of upside. All three are in their 20s and controlled through at least 2030,” Rymer added.
The Dodgers don’t need Neto. That’s the point. This would be the kind of bold, luxury move they could make simply because the opportunity is there.
Andrew Friedman could be tempted to add a lesser prospect to the package if it meant bringing in a player like Neto.
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