Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are working to improve their bullpen by signing a new relief pitcher. They face challenges because the top available pitchers, Robert Suarez and Edwin Diaz, want long-term contracts, while the Dodgers prefer shorter deals. This approach aims to avoid previous issues with long-term contracts.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers won the World Series despite bullpen struggles.
- The team's main focus for the offseason is strengthening the bullpen.
- Dodgers are interested in relievers Robert Suarez and Edwin Diaz.
- Both Suarez and Diaz want long-term contracts.
- The Dodgers prefer signing relievers on short-term deals.
- Last year, the Dodgers signed Tanner Scott to a four-year deal, which did not meet expectations.
- The Dodgers aim to avoid another costly, ineffective long-term contract.