The beginning of free agency immediately reveals weaknesses within every team’s depth chart, 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 obvious exception as he considers a potentially lucrative decision during the coming weeks or even months.

The bullpen carries considerably more uncertainty.

The Dodgers could lose left-handers Alex Vesia and Kris Bubic, along with right-handers Blake Treinen and Evan Phillips, through free agency.

Adding closers became a major priority for the Los Angeles front office during the past two offseasons. Right-hander Edwin Díaz and left-hander Tanner Scott both handled important assignments in 2026.

Díaz finished the season much better than he began it, allowing only one run in six postseason innings. Scott paced the Dodgers with 25 saves during the regular season.

Both relievers remain under contract for 2027, decreasing the urgency for Los Angeles to acquire another back-end bullpen option.

The emergence of right-hander Edgardo Henriquez also creates another possibility for important innings.

The anticipated returns of Brock Stewart, Jack Dreyer and Will Klein give the Dodgers six pitchers who could potentially work in high-leverage situations next season.

Los Angeles will almost certainly supplement that group during the offseason, regardless of whether the front office pursues another closer through free agency or a trade.

Bobby Miller represents one internal option who could fill one of the vacant bullpen roles.

Miller made three largely uneventful appearances for the Dodgers in September after spending the first four months of the season on the Injured List.

Provided his right shoulder problems are behind him, Miller still possesses the arsenal required to influence games in 2027. His future may no longer involve pitching near the front of the rotation, but that does not eliminate his ability to help Los Angeles.

Miller went 1-0 with a 3.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 7.1 innings over three appearances, recording eight strikeouts. He did not pitch during the postseason.

The right-hander owns a 14-8 record with a 5.37 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 40 career appearances (36 starts).

A bullpen assignment could allow Miller to simplify his responsibilities. Rather than navigating an opposing lineup multiple times, he could concentrate on attacking a smaller group of hitters with his best pitches.

His previous starting experience would also give the Dodgers flexibility. Miller could work more than one inning, cover an unexpected early exit or handle shorter assignments when the bullpen is rested.

The change would require Miller to accept a different path than the one initially envisioned for him. However, adapting to relief work could give him a clearer opportunity to remain on the MLB roster.

Los Angeles needs internal pitchers to emerge while several veterans enter free agency. Miller’s arm and experience make him a logical candidate for that opportunity.