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Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has won the World Series in both of his seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was much better in his first year in Hollywood, slashing .272/.339/.501 with an .840 OPS, career-high 33 home runs, 99 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 84 runs scored in 154 regular-season games. Last year in 134 regular-season games, Hernandez hit .247/.284/.454 with just a .738 OPS, 25 home runs, 89 RBI, 65 runs scored, and five steals. The 33-year-old Dominican outfielder had a career-best 24.6% strikeout rate, but also a career-worst 4.8% walk rate. His power was down in 2025, but Hernandez's batted-ball metrics weren't far off from his strong 2025 campaign with L.A. Fantasy managers should know that Hernandez has hit at least 20 homers in each of the last seven full seasons. Hitting in the middle of the best lineup in baseball gives Hernandez a pretty safe floor, while he has 30-homer, 100-RBI upside. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 31 fantasy outfielder.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto was one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball in 2025 in his second season in MLB, and he was one of the biggest reasons why the Dodgers were able to end the year as back-to-back World Series champions. The 27-year-old Japanese hurler threw a complete game against the Blue Jays in the World Series and was named MVP of the series. He finished the regular season with a 12-8 record, 2.49 ERA (2.94 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, and 201:59 K:BB in 30 starts over 173 2/3 innings pitched. Yamamoto nearly doubled the workload from his rookie season in the 2025 regular season alone, not to mention the additional work he endured in the postseason. Still, Yamamoto is easily a top-10 fantasy baseball starting pitcher for the best team in baseball. His split-finger, in particular, is a big reason he has almost a 30% strikeout rate in his first two years in L.A.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is healthy as spring training approaches, which is a favorable development for himself, his team, and fantasy baseball managers. Glasnow has dealt with many injuries throughout his time in the majors, including a two-and-a-half-month stint on the injured list last year as he recovered from right shoulder inflammation. He also pitched through side soreness during the World Series. The 34-year-old finished the year with 90.1 innings, and he hasn't thrown more than 134.0 innings during a single big-league season in his career. Now that he's healthy, though, he could eclipse that mark, especially in his role as the No. 3 arm in the Dodgers' rotation. Although availability has been a problem for Glasnow in the past, productivity was never the issue. He posted an impressive 3.72 xFIP last year with 10.56 K/9, 4.28 BB/9, and a 44.4% ground ball rate. While the walk rate was higher than ideal, it seemed to be an anomaly since he maintained a sub-3.00 BB/9 rate every year from 2021 through 2024. As long as Glasnow stays healthy in 2026, he should produce as a top option for the Dodgers and for fantasy managers. He currently ranks as the #25 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's fantasy baseball draft rankings.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has seen his stock increase over the past year and is seen as not only one of the top prospects in the Dodgers system, but in all of baseball. In 2025, Hope began the campaign with High-A and spent 121 games with Great Lakes. During this stint, the 21-year-old outfielder posted an elite .264/.377/.428 line with an .805 OPS. He hit 27 doubles, added 13 long balls, and swiped 26 bases. He then earned a brief six-game stint with Double-A to conclude the season, where he went 6-for-19 with two doubles and a stolen base. Hope now sits as the No. 20-ranked prospect in baseball and the No. 2-ranked in Los Angeles, only behind fellow outfielder Josue De Paula. While Hope is unlikely to debut in 2026, he is a name to follow in dynasty/keeper leagues as he appears to be a budding five-category producer.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula ended a very productive 2025 campaign and has seen his prospect stock soar over the last year. De Paula spent 98 of his 102 games with High-A Great Lakes, where he held a .264/.406/.421 lienr with an .827 OPS. He hit 16 doubles, 12 home runs, and swiped an impressive 32 bags. During this stretch, he posted a stellar 86:81 K:BB. This earned him a brief four-game stint in Double-A at the end of the campaign, where he went 0-for-18. Managers should expect De Paula to begin the 2026 campaign with Double-A Tulsa. If he can continue his current trajectory, a late-season MLB debut would not be out of the question. However, given Los Angeles' crowded infield following the signing of Kyle Tucker, De Paula may only earn the call due to a late-season injury. Even if he does not debut this season, he currently sits as MLB.com's 13th overall prospect and could enter the top 10 in the coming months. He is a high-end dynasty asset that is showing five-category potential.

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Kyle Tucker is expected to bat second or third during the 2026 season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Tucker inked a massive four-year, $240 million contract last week, penciling him into an everyday role with the reigning World Series champions. The 29-year-old is coming off a slightly down year by his standards, but he still put together a .266/.377/.464 slash line with 22 home runs, 25 stolen bases, a 14.6% walk rate, a 14.7% strikeout rate, and a 136 wRC+ in his lone season as a Cub. He has produced at least 4.2 fWAR in each of his last five seasons and will now have an opportunity to extend that streak in a star-studded Dodgers lineup. Shohei Ohtani projects as Los Angeles' leadoff hitter, leaving Tucker and Mookie Betts in the second or third spots. Tucker ranks as the #9 hitter and #5 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) underwent ankle surgery early in the offseason. At the time of the procedure, the expectation was that Edman would be ready for Opening Day. However, The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya speculates that the team's "desire to add (utility infielder) Andy Ibanez seemingly suggests that Edman's availability to start the season is in doubt." Ibanez signed a one-year, big-league contract with the Dodgers in early January. Edman, who is projected to be the starting second baseman in Los Angeles, posted a .225/.274/.382 slash line with 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 49 runs, and three stolen bases across 377 plate appearances in 2025. If he does indeed miss time to begin the year, the Dodgers would likely turn to a combination of Ibanez, Miguel Rojas, and Hyeseong Kim to fill in at second base.

Athletics infielder Max Muncy is expected to be the team's primary third baseman during the 2026 season, barring an unforeseen signing or trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The A's reportedly tried to acquire Nolan Arenado, but after falling short in their pursuit of the veteran third baseman, they'll pivot to an internal option in Muncy. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut last season, but his offensive output fell short of expectations. He slashed just .214/.259/.379 with a 72 wRC+, a 4.5% walk rate, and a 30.9% strikeout rate through 63 games. He also slugged nine home runs and produced -3.8 fWAR on defense. Despite the frustrating rookie campaign, Muncy could bounce back with a full spring training ahead of him. After all, it's not uncommon for mid-season call-ups to struggle at first, but produce much better once they've had a normal camp and make the Opening Day roster. Plus, it doesn't sound like Muncy will be playing every day -- or at least, not at the hot corner. Rosenthal reports that Brett Harris and Darell Hernaiz are also in the mix for corner infield reps.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts says he "for sure" plans on retiring at the end of his current contract, which runs through the 2032 season. Betts pointed out that he'll be 40 at that point and will be looking to spend more time with his family at that point. The 2018 AL MVP and four-time World Series champ signed a 12-year monster deal with the Dodgers after being traded from the Red Sox in 2020. He hit .258 in 158 games last year with 20 homers and a .318 wOBA. While his numbers were down a bit, he should bounce back this season while hitting near the top of a stacked lineup. While he still has several years to go, it looks like he has a clear plan at this point to hang them up after seven more seasons in Dodger Blue, which would give him a 19-year career in the majors.

The Los Angeles Dodgers could look to shop outfielder Ryan Ward following the signing of star outfielder Kyle Tucker. As reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Dodgers are "likely" to explore trade offers for the 27-year-old ahead of spring training. While initial reports suggested they could shop Teoscar Hernandez, the Dodgers are likely to shift him to left field and instead move the long-time minor leaguer. Last season, Ward turned in an impressive campaign with Triple-A Oklahoma City and was making a strong push to join the Dodgers down the stretch. The Pacific Coast League MVP posted a remarkable .290/.380/.557 line with a .937 OPS, 31 doubles, 36 home runs, and 16 stolen bases. Ward is a name to closely monitor as he would become an intriguing sleeper for deeper leagues if he can join a club that would give him an opportunity to crack an Opening Day roster.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers could look to shop right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller in a potential trade. Rosenthal noted that while reports suggested Teoscar Hernandez could be on the trade block following the signing of Kyle Tucker, Rosenthal believes the Dodgers would instead look to move young right-hander Miller. Miller flashed immediate upside in his debut season back in 2023. He logged 124 1/3 innings to the tune of a 3.76 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP. However, in 2024, Miller would take a massive step back, logging 52 innings with a hefty 8.52 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP. Last summer, Miller tossed only five innings with the Dodgers as he spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Miller could be an intriguing buy-low asset for some teams, given his prospect pedigree. For now, he does not expect to carry any value in standard redrat leagues.

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays offered superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker a massive 10-year, $350 million contract before he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker opted to ink a four-year, $240 million contract with the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Throughout the winter, the Blue Jays were viewed as favorites to land the star outfielder. While they were unable to land him, they have enjoyed a productive offseason, signing infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract and starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $120 million contract. Additionally, they could still look to pursue Cody Bellinger in free agency if they are looking to further bolster their outfield. Tucker, who carries five-category potential, holds high-end OF1 value heading into 2026 as he is joining the best lineup in the sport.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is expected to remain on the Dodgers but will shift to left field following the signing of Kyle Tucker. On Thursday night, the Dodgers signed Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. While Hernandez spent time in left field during his first season in Los Angeles in 2024, he shifted to right field last summer. However, given Tucker's lack of experience in left field, the Dodgers will look to keep their newly-acquired superstar in right field to begin the 2026 season. Last summer, Hernandez took a slight step back and remained a productive power hitter, posting a .247/.284/.454 line with 25 home runs. Given that he will continue to bat in the heart of one of the most potent lineups in baseball, Hernandez remains a viable OF2 in all formats as he should provide high-end power production with elite counting stats.

According to Jim Duquette of SNY, the New York Mets offered superstar free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker a four-year contract worth $220 million before he opted to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker's contract offer with the Dodgers was slightly higher, at $240 million over the same four years. The Mets have been in heavy pursuit of Tucker since opting not to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso and relief pitcher Edwin Diaz. The Mets could now turn their attention to the other high-end remaining free agents, such as Cody Bellinger, Eugenio Suarez, or Bo Bichette. In addition to pursuing another bat, the Mets have also been linked to top trade target Freddy Peralta. With Tucker opting to sign with the Dodgers, top outfield prospect Carson Benge has a clearer path to breaking camp with the Opening Day roster and is seeing his fantasy value grow as a late-round target.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with superstar free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240 million contract. Tucker was considered the top available hitter on the open market and was linked to numerous teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets, before inking his deal with the Dodgers. After spending one season with the Chicago Cubs, Tucker will now join the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Last summer, the 28-year-old battled through a lingering calf injury in the second half but still turned in a strong .266/.377/.464 line with an .841 OPS. He hit 22 home runs and swiped 25 bags. Under the hood, he generated a 93rd percentile .373 xwOBA, suggesting he could be in store for an even more productive 2026 season. Batting in a top-tier lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts will provide Tucker with elite scoring opportunities to go along with his power and speed skill set. He will carry top-5 OF upside in all formats in 2026 drafts.

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker could make his decision on Thursday. Heyman noted that the three primary suitors for the superstar are the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Heyman noted that while there are other suitors, if one of them were to sign Tucker, it would come as a major surprise. Tucker spent the 2024 season in Chicago with the Cubs after beginning his MLB career with the Houston Astros. Despite dealing with a lingering calf injury during the second half of the 2025 campaign, Tucker still finished the campaign holding a .266/.377/.464 line with 22 long balls and 25 stolen bases. Under the hood, Tucker generated a .372 xwOBA, suggesting he is primed for an even more productive 2026. Given his ability to draw walks at an elite 14.6% rate and make high-quality contact, Tucker carries high-end OF1 upside in all formats heading into 2026.

The New York Mets have officially sent top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker a contract proposal for four years in length. As reported earlier this week, the Mets were considering increasing their offer to Tucker to four years. Mike Puma of The New York Post reported on Wednesday that the Mets have finally added an additional year to their proposal in hopes of acquiring the star outfielder. The 28-year-old has been linked to numerous clubs during the winter, including the Mets, Blue Jays, and Dodgers. After opting not to re-sign Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, it appears the Mets are actively pursuing Tucker to bolster their starting lineup. Last season in Chicago, Tucker had a bit of a down year but still held a strong .266/.377/.464 line with an .841 OPS, 22 home runs, and 25 stolen bases. If he were to sign with the Mets, Tucker would carry elite OF1 upside in all formats, batting alongside high-end hitters such as Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has decided to withdraw from the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Freeman has pulled out of the tourney due to personal reasons. He has played for Canada in each of the last two tournaments, but has decided to sit this one out. Freeman has played in back-to-back World Series with the Dodgers, so it makes sense that he'd want to spend as much time as possible with his family. Relief pitcher Jordan Romano has also dropped out of the WBC, which has opened a door for Jameson Taillon to join the roster. Also, catcher Liam Hicks and infielder Tyler Black will suit up for Canada in the upcoming tourney.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed infielder Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Fitzgerald made his MLB debut with the Twins last summer. Through his first 24 games in the big leagues, Fitzgerald posted a .196/.302/.457 line with four home runs and one stolen base. He showed a strong eye at the plate, drawing walks at an elite 13.2% rate and striking out at a 15.2% rate. While he only swiped one bag, Fitzgerald showed above-average speed, placing in the 79th percentile in sprint speed. Through 59 games in Triple-A St. Paul last season, Fitzgerald posted a .277/.367/.469 line with 16 doubles, seven round-trippers, and five stolen bases. Managers should expect Fitzgerald to compete for a depth role on the MLB roster during Spring Training.

Free-agent infielder Andy Ibanez agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year big-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday that is pending a physical, a source told ESPN insider Kiley McDaniel. The 32-year-old Ibanez became a free agent when he was non-tendered by the Detroit Tigers in November. The 32-year-old Cuban right-handed hitter spent the last three years with the Tigers and hit a combined .251/.304/.392 with a .696 OPS, 20 home runs, 94 RBI, 96 runs scored, and seven steals in 304 regular-season games. Ibanez hit .239 (42-for-176) in 91 regular-season games in 2025, adding four home runs, 21 RBI, 24 runs, and a career-high four stolen bases. Because he's out of minor-league options, he's a good bet to make L.A.'s Opening Day roster as infield depth off the bench. As a light-hitting utility infielder, Ibanez should be ignored in all mixed fantasy leagues in 2026.