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Dodgers Face Concerning Development in Signing Top Free Agent Reliever

Dodgers Face Concerning Development in Signing Top Free Agent Reliever

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.

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