For much of the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers were frequently mentioned as potential suitors for high-end starting pitching, with reports connecting the club to Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta and Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

However, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman made it clear this week that fans should not expect another headline-grabbing move before spring training.

Friedman noted that while the Dodgers will continue to explore ways to add roster depth over the remainder of the winter, he does not anticipate any additional seismic moves this offseason.

That comment effectively poured cold water on speculation that Los Angeles could still swing a trade for a frontline starter. When asked directly whether the Dodgers were still in the market for starting pitching, Friedman was unequivocal.

“We are not,” Friedman said.

The clarity is notable given the caliber of pitchers previously tied to the Dodgers. Peralta has emerged as one of the National League’s most consistent strikeout arms, while Skubal finished last season as one of the most dominant left-handers in baseball and finished the season with his second Cy Young Award.

Either would have represented a major addition to any rotation, including one already viewed as among the deepest in the league.

Instead, Friedman’s comments suggest the Dodgers are comfortable with their current pitching outlook and prefer to avoid sacrificing future assets or financial flexibility for another marquee name.

The organization has already made significant investments this offseason, reshaping the roster with impact talent while maintaining its long-term philosophy of sustainability.

Internally, the Dodgers appear confident that a combination of established starters, emerging arms, and organizational depth will be sufficient entering the season.

Friedman’s remarks also align with the club’s recent pattern of leaving some roster spots flexible, allowing opportunities for internal competition during spring training rather than locking in every role months in advance.

While that approach may frustrate fans hoping for one last splash, it reflects a front office comfortable playing the long game, particularly after an offseason that already included major additions.

Friedman emphasized that any remaining moves would be more about protection than transformation.

For now, the Dodgers’ winter of rumors surrounding Peralta, Skubal, and other elite starters appears to be just that: Rumors.

According to Friedman, the heavy lifting is done, and the focus has shifted from star hunting to fine-tuning a roster already built to contend for another World Series.

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