Have the LA Dodgers Given Up on Carlos Correa? Team Shifts Focus to Familiar Face

Published 11/24/2021, 8:00 AM EST

As the off-season kicked in, New York Yankees have been aggressively eyeing top agents like Carlos Correa and Corey Seager. However, as for Corey’s former team, Los Angeles Dodgers, they seem to be interested in only getting their star shortstop back.

27-year-old shortstop, Corey Seager, was the 2020 World Series MVP with the Dodgers. Undoubtedly. Corey has played a pivotal role for the Dodgers, and they aren’t ready to say goodbye yet.

Article continues below this ad

Not Carlos Correa, but Corey Seager is the Dodgers’ favorite free agent

Corey has spent all his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015-2021). He has finally entered the free agency for the 2022 season and is on the radar of top teams for their shortstop positions. However, while there are other top free agents like Carlos Correa, the Dodgers are adamant about signing Corey back.

MLB Network’s Jon Heyman revealed that the Dodgers are determined to either have Corey or Trea Turner on their shortstop position for the 2022 season. Jon tweeted, “Dodgers are trying to bring back Corey Seager but don’t appear seriously interested in the other big free agent shortstops. So for them it’ll either be Seager or Trea Turner at SS next season.”

Dodgers are trying to bring back Corey Seager but don’t appear seriously interested in the other big free agent shortstops. So for them it’ll either be Seager or Trea Turner at SS next season. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 22, 2021

It is indeed a tough off-season for the Dodgers as 11 of their players have entered free agency. Now, with the New York Yankees leaving no stone unturned in signing the best in business, the Dodgers will have to place quite the offer on the table, to keep Corey to themselves.

Article continues below this ad

Corey rejected the qualifying offer by the Dodgers

The LA Dodgers had offered an $18.4 million qualifying offer to Corey earlier. But Corey rejected the offer, valuing himself much higher after his incredible outings in recent times. Notably, this is the first time Corey has entered the free agency, and he would surely try to fetch a huge deal for himself.

On the other hand, New York Yankees desperately need to fill in their shortstop position, and won’t hold back from spending big if needed. Will the LA Dodgers hand Corey Seager an offer worth staying or will the Yankees hijack their deal with an even better one?

Article continues below this ad

New York Yankees GM Sends Message to All MLB Free Agents- “Open for Business”

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Shreya Verma is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A post-graduation student in political science, Shreya is also a professional 10m air pistol shooter. Taking after her athlete father, she was naturally inclined towards the athletic life.

Have the LA Dodgers Given Up on Carlos Correa? Team Shifts Focus to Familiar Face

Not Carlos Correa, but Corey Seager is the Dodgers’ favorite free agent

Trending

Shohei Ohtani Out of MVP Race Already? Two-Way Phenom Beat Himself Out of Top Honor

“I Will Try My Best”: Teenage Girl Forces Shohei Ohtani to Introspect On His Career With a Simple Question

‘Rest In Peace”: Fans Mourn As MLB World Loses A True Icon At 97

Shohei Ohtani Had Teammates Translate English Media Reports On Ippei Mizuhara, Reveals Dodgers Teammate Tyler Glasnow

Controversial Umpire Angel Hernandez’s Salary; How Much Does the Cuban-American Earn?

Corey rejected the qualifying offer by the Dodgers