The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their second consecutive World Series title, have already shown they are looking to the future after completing a small but strategic roster move on Sunday. The team has already put the celebrations behind them and are focused on continuing to strengthen themselves to break even more records, all while rumors continue of the possible arrival of Kyle Tucker.
The Dodgers know that he who blinks loses, so the World Series championship is already behind them and it is time to keep working. With a MLB market full of rumors, the Los Angeles team has already made changes, which may not attract so much attention, but are thinking about the future.
Dodgers announce strategic move
The Dodgers announced that they acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Gough in exchange for left-handed reliever Robinson Ortiz, in a transaction that prioritizes long-term potential over immediate roster depth.
Gough, 22, arrives in Los Angeles as an unknown, having been unable to pitch during the entire 2025 minor league season due to injury. Selected by Seattle in the 2022 draft, the young pitcher showed flashes in High-A between 2023 and 2024, posting a 4.66 ERA in more than 125 innings. The Dodgers have indicated that his future role and timetable will depend on how his fitness progresses.
In return, the Mariners receive Robinson Ortiz, a 25-year-old Dominican left-hander. Ortiz is considered an experienced option in the upper minors and his departure from the Dodgers comes after six seasons in the organization.
Rumors about Kyle Tucker continue
While the Dodgers have shown that they continue to dominate MLB, the team still wants to continue adding the best players to its roster so as not to lose the crown. In this case, the name that has been strongly rumored is Kyle Tucker, who is currently a free agent.
Tucker is one of the most sought-after players today, and why not, if in the season he recorded an average of .266, 22 home runs, 73 runs batted in and an OPS of .841, figures that attract the attention of any team.
The Dodgers are still thinking about being able to count on Tucker, as he would be an important reinforcement, but the team does not lose sight of making more strategic moves, where with the arrival of Gough, they show that there are also other priorities.
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