The Los Angeles Dodgers are already sitting atop the baseball world with back-to-back World Series titles, but they’re not content with just making history - they’re looking to dominate it. With a roster that was already stacked, the Dodgers went out this offseason and addressed their biggest needs head-on, landing elite closer Edwin Díaz and slugging outfielder Kyle Tucker. Now, they might not be done.
According to reports, the Dodgers are among a long list of contenders eyeing Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, who’s reportedly on the trade block. The 29-year-old right-hander is coming off the best season of his career, and the timing couldn’t be better for a team like L.A. that’s looking to build a dynasty.
Peralta’s numbers in 2025 were eye-popping: a 2.70 ERA across 176.1 innings, 33 starts, and a National League-leading 17-6 record. He also posted a 5.5 bWAR - the kind of production that puts you squarely in ace territory.
With an $8 million salary for 2026, he’s affordable for just about any team, but extending him long-term could be a challenge for smaller markets like Milwaukee. That’s where the Dodgers - and other deep-pocketed teams like the Yankees, Mets, Giants, and Braves - come into play.
The Dodgers’ interest in Peralta makes perfect sense. While their rotation is already deep, adding a proven frontline starter would give them even more firepower in October. It’s the kind of move that signals not just a desire to win, but to overwhelm.
Meanwhile, the addition of Kyle Tucker raised some questions about the future of Teoscar Hernández in L.A. But according to reports, the Dodgers aren’t looking to move the veteran outfielder.
Instead, they’re planning to shift Hernández to left field, with Tucker taking over in right. Andy Pages is expected to remain the everyday center fielder, while Tommy Edman, returning from ankle surgery, is locked in at second base.
That alignment gives the Dodgers a potent mix of power, speed, and defensive versatility across the diamond. Hernández, despite a down year in 2025, is just one season removed from winning the Home Run Derby and helping the Dodgers to a World Series title in 2024. He re-signed with the club on a three-year, $66 million deal - a move that showed mutual confidence between player and team.
So, let’s take a step back and look at the big picture. The Dodgers have retooled their bullpen with Díaz.
They’ve added another All-Star bat in Tucker. They’re keeping their core intact, including Hernández.
And now they’re kicking the tires on a potential deal for one of the best arms available in Freddy Peralta.
This isn’t just a team trying to stay competitive - it’s a franchise going full throttle toward a three-peat. And if they land Peralta, the rest of the league might need to start thinking about how to keep up, not just how to compete.