The Los Angeles Dodgers have just changed the tone of MLB free agency, and the message came straight from manager Dave Roberts.
Fresh off back-to-back World Series titles, the club appears more focused on a possible three-peat than on a splashy winter spending spree. Speaking at the Winter Meetings on Monday, Roberts made it clear that the Dodgers like where they stand after beating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to claim the 2025 World Series.
The manager framed the offseason not as a hunt for stars, but as a chance to support a core that has already delivered two straight rings and three titles since 2020. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale took to X (formerly known as Twitter) with a post that captured the calm, confident stance from the Dodgers skipper. This signaled to the league that the champions may sit out the top of the market.
This shift in strategy also reshapes the top of MLB free agency. Agents and rival clubs often count on the Dodgers to drive up prices, but if the champions step back, teams like the New York Mets, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants gain room to chase marquee names without worrying about a late push from Los Angeles.
Inside the clubhouse, the focus seems to be on history. Dodgers Nation later took to the platform, posting a video of the 53-year-old leader doubling down on his outlook and hinting that the team already has its eyes on rare company.
“This team is still focused, there’s some talk about a 3-peat,” Roberts said, underscoring the Dodgers’ determination to continue their championship run.
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