The postseason is over, free agency has begun and the Arizona Diamondbacks will start making moves to improve their roster.

General manager Mike Hazen and his baseball operations group are preparing for an uncertain offseason because of the possibility of an impending lockout.

A large group of Diamondbacks players are now free agents. Keep in mind that teams receive an exclusive five-day window to negotiate with their own free agents before those players can sign elsewhere.

Arizona’s financial situation will influence every decision. Ownership has indicated that payroll will be reduced, with some departing free agents replaced by younger players who have not reached arbitration eligibility.

One outside free agent worth monitoring is Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia.

Modern teams need considerable bullpen depth to combat dangerous left-handed hitters. Vesia completed his sixth season with Los Angeles and became a constant presence in the Dodgers’ bullpen, ranking among their most reliable relievers throughout that period.

Speaking with the California Post, Vesia acknowledged that he might have already played his last regular season home game for Los Angeles. He shared that realization through a message in his family group chat, and the possibility affected him emotionally.

“I sent a text in our family group chat that was like, ‘I potentially could have played my last home game as a Dodger, in the regular season,’” Vesia said. “And it was just like, damn.”

Vesia produced one of his strongest seasons, posting a 2.64 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 74 strikeouts in 58 innings over 72 appearances, recording three saves and 20 holds.

He threw 3.1 scoreless innings over five postseason appearances this year, surrendering one hit and recording four strikeouts and two walks.

Vesia owns a 2.66 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 438 strikeouts in 328 innings across 367 appearances (one start) during six memorable seasons with the Dodgers, recording 16 saves and 95 holds.

The left-hander experienced considerably more success than failure in Los Angeles and helped the Dodgers win two World Series titles.

Vesia remains one of MLB’s leading relievers despite averaging only 92.1 mph with his fastball. He uses a four-seamer, slider and changeup, with all three pitches limiting hitters to batting averages in the .100s.

His primary weakness is losing the strike zone too frequently. However, Arizona could identify a mechanical adjustment capable of improving his control or determine that his swing-and-miss ability justifies the occasional walk.

Vesia does not depend on overwhelming velocity to retire hitters. His delivery, pitch movement and ability to change speeds allow his offerings to play above their radar-gun readings.

He also brings extensive experience handling important innings for a team carrying World Series expectations. That background could help stabilize an Arizona bullpen undergoing personnel changes.

Signing Vesia would require the Diamondbacks to balance their reduced payroll against the value of adding a proven left-handed reliever. His ability to miss bats and neutralize difficult hitters could make that investment worthwhile.