Just imagine this—it’s late October of the 2026 season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers stadium is packed with fans cheering for another ring. LA is fresh off back-to-back titles and is at the cusp of making baseball history—a third straight World Series win. No one has done that since the Yankees did from 1998 to 2000. And honestly, this dream can become a reality. 

The Dodgers have the talent and the momentum, and they are the favorites to get another title heading to 2026. And even if they don’t make a single move and sit still this off-season, they can go far, given their roster is stacked with the stars. But it’s baseball, and you’re talking about the “evil empire” of baseball now. Of course, even they know they have weaknesses, and if they want to make history, they need to refine their roster. And believe it or not, there are some areas even this team needs to look at.

And the Dodgers right now have four critical areas that need some fixing.

The Dodgers’ biggest priority is fixing the bullpen!

The bullpen feels like the most obvious spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers to focus on this offseason. Because as the season and postseason progressed, it became clear that their bullpen was not as deep as most had hoped it was. They did invest heavily in relievers last year—adding Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott. Now, Yates is a free agent, and some players underperformed, and some landed on the injured list. So what looked promising on paper didn’t quite deliver.  

But the Los Angeles Dodgers don’t need to essentially overhaul their entire roster or go all out this winter. Their starting rotation is already packed and maybe even a little crowded once some injured players end up coming back. Plus, they only lost two position players in free agency—Hernández and Miguel Rojas. So the core is intact, and only the bullpen needs reinforcements. 

They could develop the pitchers they already have or see if they can improve them for the future. But they are most likely to spend big on arms, and reports suggest that they might be eyeing some high-profile relievers. Jeff Passan mentioned Mets closer Edwin Diaz as one perfect move, given that he is a free agent now. 

Athletic mentioned that the Dodgers are interested in Devin Williams, a former trade target—and it seems like the interest is mutual, too. LA, in fact, almost traded for Williams last off-season, but the Yankees came in and got him, and maybe that was a blessing in disguise. Because he struggled in his Bronx posting, with a 4.79 ERA over 62 innings, he was moved out of the closer role. For now, the Dodgers can take him as a low-risk and high-reward addition. 

And Williams could be in for a “prove-it” deal. 

The outfield now needs urgent fixing

For a team that has pulled off back-to-back titles, something no one has done in 25 years, it feels strange to mention that they need help. But not just the bullpen; they need some serious help in the outfield, too. As dominant as LA has been, its outfield defense has been rough over the season. We are talking dead last in MLB with a minus-27 defensive runs saved. 

From fielding errors to wayward throws, there is a problem even they can’t ignore. So what is the most obvious fix here? Analyst Garrett Kerman floated an idea—trade for Cleveland Guardians Steven Kwan—he is a four-time Gold Glove, whose defensive reputation is as elite as it can get. He is not even a liability on the plate either and has better OPS than both Kiké Hernández and Michael Conforto this season. 

This alone should be the cue to move ahead. But if not him, there are other choices. The Dodgers could rearrange what they have, maybe move Hernandez to left and Pages to right, and slide Edman to center if they bring in a second baseball. The dream scenario obviously would be to sign Kyle Tucker. 

Tucker checks all the boxes of defense and of power, and he could reshape the outfield for them. But if not him, then Jarren Duran is an attractive option, and he has speed and control. There is also a rumor swirling about a Bellinger reunion. 

The Dodgers’ infield is strong but may need a refresh

The Dodgers’ infield heading into 2026 looks pretty much familiar—you have Freddie Freeman at first. Tommy Edman at second and Mookie Betts at shortstop, Max Muncy at third, and Hyeseong Kim as the utility guy. It sure seems like a dependable group, there is no doubt, but it’s also a group that’s getting older—and age can catch up to anyone.

Freeman will be 36, Muncy will be 35, and Betts is 33, which means those off days are more necessary than a luxury. The team has already picked Muncy’s $10 million option, but this may be the final time he gets to go around in the Dodger blue jersey. This is because Edman can shift to the outfield when needed, and LA will have room to get creative. And if they want to upgrade at second base, they can do it without losing Edman’s versatility. 

Here’s one big move that the Dodgers could make: signing Bo Bichette, given the Jays already have a threat of losing him. They could plug him in at second and then move Edman to the outfield and maybe even try Bichette at third if Muncy ends up waiving his 10 and 5 rights for a trade. 

Of course, they could go for Munetaka Murakami, or they could keep things simple and bring back Miguel Rojas and promote Alex Freeland. But given the infield is aging, adding a younger star makes the most sense—so Bichette and Murakami any day.

The Dodgers’ rotation is loaded, but why not add more depth?

When you look at the Dodgers’ rotation, it’s laughable given how stacked they are. They have four ace-level starters—Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Glasnow—on the same roster? No other team has all the superstars like that together. Plus, of course, there is Roki Sasaki, who has flashed electrifying potential, even though he has had a little rocky debut in MLB. 

But that’s not even the most ridiculous thing. The depth behind them sure is. Emmet Sheehan, Justin Wrobleski, River Ryan, and Gavin Stone are all real options, and more help is bubbling up in the minors with Jackson Ferris and Adam Serwinowski. So do they need help in the starter area? Not really. But they are Dodgers, and they are not afraid to spend to build more depth. 

The one name coming forward is Tarik Skubal. If the Tigers move on from him, then LA can easily put together a nice package built around Sheehan, Wrobleski, and an outfield prospect like Zyhir Hope or Josue De Paula. Tigers would have to think long before saying no, given the risk of losing Skubal for much less going next year.

And if you are being honest, if LA ends up getting Skubal, the other teams better watch out—it’s going to be dangerous. Even if Skubal is not available, there are plenty of big-name arms that the Dodgers can go for. There is Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta and also Twins starter Joe Ryan, plus Cincinnati Reds flamethrower Hunter Greene, Nationals lefty MacKenzie Gore, or even Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. With so many young pitchers in the system, they have the pieces to get almost any deal done. 

Conclusion

The Los Angeles Dodgers do have a shot at a three-peat, but nothing is guaranteed as of now. With the spending power now, they could go all in and make the changes and add in more depth, and then get a chance to cement history.