The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again flexing their muscle, and if recent reports are any indication, they’re not done building what’s already the most formidable roster in baseball. After landing Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker this offseason-two All-Stars in their prime-the reigning back-to-back World Series champs are now reportedly eyeing another big-time addition: Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta.
According to a report, the Dodgers remain interested in Peralta, suggesting this isn’t a new development-it’s part of a longer-term pursuit. And honestly, that tracks.
At this point, the Dodgers don’t just chase stars-they seem to collect them. If there’s a marquee name even remotely on the move, chances are the Dodgers are in the mix.
And more often than not, they land their guy.
That’s the kind of pull Andrew Friedman and the Dodgers’ front office now have across Major League Baseball. Whether it’s the allure of winning, the deep pockets, or the organizational stability, Los Angeles has become the destination for top-tier talent.
Just ask Edwin Díaz. The elite closer had a comparable offer to stay with the Mets-his home for the last several seasons-but he chose LA.
Why? Simple: the Dodgers are built to win now, and players want in.
That’s the real power of what Friedman has built. It’s not just about the money-though they certainly have that-it’s about the culture and expectation of winning.
That combination is hard to beat. Just look at how they edged out other suitors for Kyle Tucker, including big-spending teams like the Mets.
The Dodgers didn’t just outbid the competition-they outclassed them.
Now, with their eyes reportedly on Freddy Peralta, the Dodgers are looking to reinforce their rotation with one of the National League’s most underrated arms. Peralta brings swing-and-miss stuff, postseason experience, and top-of-the-rotation potential. For a team that already boasts a stacked pitching staff, adding Peralta would be a luxury move-but that’s exactly the kind of move LA makes.
Meanwhile, across the country, the Yankees are in a very different spot. With Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón expected to miss the start of the 2026 season, New York could use a frontline starter like Peralta in a big way. And a deal for the Brewers righty would go a long way toward salvaging an offseason that’s felt more passive than proactive.
But if the Dodgers are seriously in on Peralta, the Yankees might be out of luck. Right now, LA isn’t just competing-they’re dominating the player acquisition game.
And while the Mets, Blue Jays, and even Orioles have been aggressive in trying to keep up this winter, the Yankees have been conspicuously quiet. GM Brian Cashman hasn’t made the kind of splash that shifts the balance of power, and unless that changes soon, it’s hard to see New York winning a bidding war for a player like Peralta.
If the Dodgers do land him, it’ll be another reminder that they’re not just the team to beat on the field-they’re the team to beat in the front office, too.