Dodgers GM Denies Need for Big Spending in Free Agency Amid Struggling Bullpen.
When asked if adding a top reliever was a necessity for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason, general manager Brandon Gomes responded with a three-word phrase that suggested otherwise. The team's pitching woes, particularly in the bullpen, have been well-documented, but Gomes downplayed the need for significant spending on free agents.
Instead, he characterized the move as a "nice-to-have," implying that adding to the bullpen was not a top priority. This stance may come as a surprise given the Dodgers' struggles with their relief corps, which blew an MLB-leading 10 saves and failed to live up to expectations.
However, Gomes pointed to other areas of need for the team, such as injuries to key players like River Ryan and Kyle Hurt. The Dodgers are expected to add to their bullpen, but it's unclear whether they will be willing to break the bank on free agents or rely on internal options to address the issue.
As the offseason continues, the Dodgers' approach to bolstering their roster is likely to be dictated by how they want to spend on free agent deals and potential trades. With a World Series title defense looming, only time will tell which players they acquire to attempt a historic "three-peat" in MLB.
When asked if adding a top reliever was a necessity for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason, general manager Brandon Gomes responded with a three-word phrase that suggested otherwise. The team's pitching woes, particularly in the bullpen, have been well-documented, but Gomes downplayed the need for significant spending on free agents.
Instead, he characterized the move as a "nice-to-have," implying that adding to the bullpen was not a top priority. This stance may come as a surprise given the Dodgers' struggles with their relief corps, which blew an MLB-leading 10 saves and failed to live up to expectations.
However, Gomes pointed to other areas of need for the team, such as injuries to key players like River Ryan and Kyle Hurt. The Dodgers are expected to add to their bullpen, but it's unclear whether they will be willing to break the bank on free agents or rely on internal options to address the issue.
As the offseason continues, the Dodgers' approach to bolstering their roster is likely to be dictated by how they want to spend on free agent deals and potential trades. With a World Series title defense looming, only time will tell which players they acquire to attempt a historic "three-peat" in MLB.
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their bullpen has been all over the place this year it's like they're trying to solve an equation with no clear answer 
i mean injuries to key players are a whole different ball game, can't let those guys hold you back 
so yeah, let's see how the offseason shakes out, but one thing's for sure, dodgers fans are gonna need some therapy sessions after this season 
they're passing up huge chances to fix their bullpen and it's all about the injuries 
hopefully they don't expect people to forget how bad it was last year 
gotta give credit though, dodgers always manage to find a way to be mediocre 
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team's bullpen is trash rn & they're not gonna fix that without spendin some big bucks. 3 saves blown in one game? what's the strategy here? i get injuries but come on, dodgers can afford to splurge a bit. they're basically just gonna ride out this season and hope for the best 
. That being said, adding a top reliever would be nice... like, really nice 
. Maybe not worth breaking the bank over?
. Either way, I'm still hoping they can get it together and repeat as World Series champs