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Tarik Skubal might not be Dodgers’ only star target this offseason
The Dodgers are expected to pursue two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal this offseason, but they may also target other star players to strengthen their longer-term prospects. Although they remain well placed to contend in 2027, the club has an ageing lineup and wants to add younger, athletic talent who could lead its next generation.
All nine starting position players are under contract for next season, while Skubal is the rotation’s only notable potential departure. The article says the Dodgers and Mets are viewed as co-favourites to sign the soon-to-be 30-year-old pitcher, whose contract could exceed $400 million, though Los Angeles may prefer a shorter deal. Potential trade targets mentioned include Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz, Houston’s Jeremy Peña and Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson.
In short
- The Dodgers are expected to pursue Tarik Skubal.
- They may also seek younger star players through trades.
- An ageing lineup is shaping the club’s longer-term plans.
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The case for
The Dodgers could use this offseason to add younger, athletic stars who can sustain the club’s competitiveness as its current lineup ages. Pursuing a major pitcher such as Tarik Skubal alongside a position player could strengthen both the immediate roster and the next generation, while giving the team options if a shorter contract better fits its plans.
The case against
A costly pursuit of several stars could commit substantial money or trade assets before the club knows how its existing roster will age or which needs prove most pressing. With all nine starting position players already under contract and the team well placed to contend in 2027, prioritising continuity and targeted additions could be a more prudent way to protect its longer-term flexibility.
Explained simply
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team that has been among the sport’s strongest clubs in recent years. Their roster includes established players, but building for the future means weighing how to keep competing while bringing in younger talent.
Tarik Skubal is a top starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, and the annual Cy Young award goes to the best pitcher in each league. Other names linked with the Dodgers are position players: Elly De La Cruz of Cincinnati, Jeremy Peña of Houston and Gunnar Henderson of Baltimore. Adding players of this kind could shape the club’s next generation and affect how rival teams plan their own rosters.