Free agency exposes weaknesses throughout every roster, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are no exception.

Los Angeles will return its entire starting lineup in 2027. Most of the rotation also remains intact, with Tarik Skubal representing the notable exception as he considers a potentially lucrative decision during the coming weeks or months.

The bullpen presents considerably more uncertainty. Left-handers Alex Vesia and Kris Bubic could depart through free agency, along with right-handers Blake Treinen and Evan Phillips.

Acquiring closers became a priority for the front office during the previous two offseasons. Right-hander Edwin Díaz and left-hander Tanner Scott both handled important assignments in 2026.

Díaz finished much better than he started, surrendering only one run in six postseason innings. Scott led the Dodgers with 25 saves during the regular season.

Both remain under contract for 2027, reducing the urgency to add another back-end reliever.

The emergence of Edgardo Henriquez creates another option for important innings.

The anticipated returns of Brock Stewart, Jack Dreyer, Bobby Miller and Will Klein give the Dodgers seven pitchers capable of potentially working in high-leverage situations next season.

Los Angeles will almost certainly reinforce that group, whether through free agency or a trade. Adrián Morejón would represent an excellent addition.

Morejón went 9-3 with a 2.83 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 86 innings over 76 appearances for the San Diego Padres in 2026. He recorded 107 strikeouts against 28 walks, three saves and 28 holds.

His 86 innings ranked third among MLB relievers. Morejón regularly handled multiple innings in demanding situations, recording at least four outs in 26 appearances. He reached two innings eight times.

Morejón went 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in four innings across two postseason appearances, recording one hold.

San Diego extended him a one-year qualifying offer worth $23.15 million. Morejón has until Nov. 17 to accept or reject it.

Landing Morejón would give the Dodgers a pitcher who can shorten games without being limited to one specific inning.

His ability to record more than three outs would help manager Dave Roberts navigate abbreviated starts, protect narrow leads and avoid overworking other relievers.

Morejón also misses hitters consistently while limiting unnecessary traffic. That combination would allow Los Angeles to deploy him before Díaz or use him whenever the most dangerous portion of an opposing lineup appears.

Together, Morejón and Díaz could form one of MLB’s leading setup man and closer combinations. Their velocity would give opponents consecutive innings against pitchers capable of overpowering hitters.

Morejón earned $3.9 million with San Diego in 2026. Los Angeles is expected to act aggressively, while the opportunity to pursue a World Series title remains a persuasive selling point.

Taking him from a division rival would strengthen the Dodgers while creating another significant absence in the Padres’ bullpen.