Lacking faith in his relievers, manager Dave Roberts had no choice but to lean on starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto with zero days’ rest to finish Game 7. Despite boasting the biggest payroll and a roster filled with future Hall of Famers, the Dodgers would have faltered at the final hurdle if not for Miguel Rojas’s ninth-inning heroics. The 2025 World Series Champions still have some cracks that need to be fixed. But this off-season, their focus might be shifted elsewhere as two big hitters have entered free agency.

The Dodgers are reportedly interested in the No. 1 free agent, Kyle Tucker, and Tarik Skubal. The LA team is looking to acquire both stars for their 2026 season. At the moment, it looks like Dave Roberts will do anything in his power to get Tucker and Skubal even if it will cost them a whomping $800 million.

Tucker hasn’t exactly been stellar in October. He has posted a slightly below-average 95 wRC+. Still, he’s been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball. That’s something Cody Bellinger can’t claim. Since his breakout in 2019, Tucker has been a consistent performer. He hasn’t posted a wRC+ below 120.

And when it comes to Skubal, on the pitching side, the Dodgers have made it clear they want to keep their rotation among the best in the league. That’s where a top-tier arm like Tarik Skubal fits perfectly. But they say a team is only as strong as its weakest link, and the Dodgers may be proof of that. They are lacking in one key position.

What is the biggest weakness for the LA Dodgers?

The Dodgers enter the offseason with one glaring need. They need a closer and some reliable arms late in games, especially right-handers. Brusdar Graterol is coming off shoulder surgery, and Blake Treinen is 37 and had a rough year. Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein are hard throwers but struggle with command.

This winter’s free-agent market features several big-name relievers like Edwin Díaz, Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez, and Ryan Helsley. For the Dodgers, landing Díaz or Suarez, both 2025 All-Stars, would be the simplest way to shore up the bullpen.

Not just the bullpen, the Dodgers certainly showed flaws on the offensive side, too. So it might as well make sense if they land Kyle Tucker. But they should not overlook their need for a steady and consistent closer. Thus, the Dodgers need to spend their money wisely to ensure that they enter the 2026 season stronger than ever, to ensure they make history with a three-peat.

The Dodgers could have a clearer picture of who’s roaming their outfield next season by the end of the week. What do you think the Dodgers should do?