The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken the offseason by storm with the signings of three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker. Frustrated baseball fans have chastised the organization for its continued acquisition of Major League Baseball’s top talent while bemoaning the sport’s lack of a salary cap. 

Despite it all, the back-to-back World Series champs might not be done adding star power. 

Recently, The Athletic’s Katie Woo wrote about the Dodgers’ interest in Milwaukee Brewers ace, Freddy Peralta.  

“The Dodgers remain interested in Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta, a two-time All-Star approaching his final season before free agency,” Woo wrote. “Peralta is one of the top starters on the trade market after logging a career-best 2.70 ERA over 33 starts for the National League Central champions. 

“Given the injuries that plagued the rotation last year, trading for Peralta is worth exploring.” 

The Dodgers saw several arms land on the injured reserve last season; making the possibility of adding Peralta more enticing. 

“Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Emmet Sheehan all spent time on the injured list last season, and Shohei Ohtani didn’t throw a pitch until mid-June. The Dodgers are already apprehensive about protecting their rotation usage. Manager Dave Roberts hinted in December at a potential six-man or hybrid rotation to open the season as a way to best mix in extra rest and recovery days. 

“The Dodgers have the depth to operate this way. Along with Sheehan, pitchers Gavin Stone, River Ryan, Ben Casparius and Justin Wrobleski are all capable of mixing in spot starts, and all have options remaining.” 

For a small-market franchise like the Brewers, the chance to acquire up-and-coming prospects is significant, and Los Angeles may be willing to provide that in exchange for Peralta. 

“That the Dodgers have yet to dip into their prospect capital this winter gives them another leg up in any bidding war,” Woo added. “Beyond the major-league roster, the Dodgers’ farm system also remains one of the top in the sport. With both of the Dodgers’ top acquisitions coming via free agency, Los Angeles is in a position to utilize its rich prospect pool, including talent already on the 40-man roster.” 

“The crop of young, controllable talent within their system shows the Dodgers can make a trade for Peralta. But they will only complete a trade if they believe there is a real need for him. Los Angeles’ willingness to engage in Peralta’s market shows at least some concern over the health and durability of its starters.” 

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