The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch during free agency as they decide how to approach the offseason before the lockout. After all, the last few offseasons have featured some of the biggest moves in baseball, and there is little reason to expect this winter to be any different.
The Dodgers are expected to pursue the best arm on the market in Tarik Skubal, who should be a top priority for any team with a realistic chance of landing him. However, LA may have an advantage, as Skubal enjoyed his time with the organization this past season.
“The sense I get from people that he has talked to, is that he would love to be a Los Angeles Dodger. He loved his time in LA. I think it’s a perfect marriage in LA,” MLB insider Jim Bowden said.
However, the Dodgers already have several established starting pitchers, so adding another arm may not be their only priority. According to Bowden, Los Angeles also has some areas to address offensively, including second base.
“I think they could improve at second base and left field and add a platoon right-handed bat for third base, as well,” Bowden wrote. “LA has some key relievers who are free agents: southpaw Alex Vesia and right-handers Blake Treinen, Evan Phillips and Brusdar Graterol. The Dodgers have always been elite at replacing relievers, and I’m sure this offseason will be no different.”
There are several options available at second base in free agency, including Brandon Lowe and Jazz Chisholm. However, Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller believes the Dodgers should target three-time Gold Glove winner and former Atlanta Braves infielder Mauricio Dubón.
“If it’s the latter, maybe he can become LA’s primary second baseman? That spot in the lineup has been a revolving door over the past two years. If it’s the former, he’d be a welcome addition to just about any roster—especially if Jim Bowden’s projection of two years, $16M is an accurate representation of Dubón’s cost in free agency. But the Dodgers, in particular, have shown an affinity for guys who can play anywhere and everywhere,” Miller wrote.
The potential fit makes sense, especially with Miguel Rojas and Kiké Hernández no longer under contract. However, Dubón offers more than just a solution at second base. He is one of the league’s most versatile utility players and could give Los Angeles valuable flexibility across the diamond.
Dubón played on a $6.1 million contract with the Braves last season. He could command a slightly higher salary in free agency, although his versatility may make him an appealing option at a reasonable price.
While the Dodgers could use an upgrade at second base, Dubón would give them the ability to fill in at several positions whenever injuries or other roster needs arise. His defensive versatility makes him a valuable player who could find a place in the lineup on a regular basis.
Dubón can contribute just about anywhere on the field, making him the type of player every contender would like to have. He is also coming off the best season of his career, which makes this an ideal time for Los Angeles to pursue him.
The utility man was one of the most clutch two-out hitters in 2026, and that kind of production could benefit any lineup. Dubón also brings veteran experience and versatility, making him a potential fit with what the Dodgers have already built.
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