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The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their need for a high-leverage relief pitcher by signing former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract.

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Dodgers' deferred payment obligations pass $1B

Edwin Diaz's contract brings the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players, including $680 million owed to Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 15

Edwin Díaz contract details, Dodgers payroll, draft pick loss & more

The Dodgers finalized their contract for closer Edwin Díaz on Friday, signing the veteran closer for three years and $69 million. At $23 million per year, Díaz has the largest reliever contract by average annual value in baseball history, breaking his own record.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 15

Former Dodgers Outfielder Announces Immediate Retirement

David Dahl's Dodger era barely registered in Los Angeles. In Oklahoma City, it was downright memorable. Dahl, who signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers in June 2023 and helped lead their top farm team to a Pacific Coast League championship in September of that year, never saw time with the major league club.

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Tyler Glasnow News / Yardbarker / December 15

Dodgers have made a decision about trading Tyler Glasnow

The Dodgers acquired Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays two years ago, and he's signed through the 2028 campaign.

Dodgers Re-Sign Nick Frasso To Minor League Deal

Edwin Diaz has stinging words for Mets fans after Dodgers introduction

Dodgers Claim Michael Siani

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Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / December 15

Tommy Edman Hoping To Steal Bases & Fill Versatile Role With Ankle Surgery

This offseason provides the Los Angeles Dodgers a small chance to retool and fill in some of their roster needs, but it’s also an opportunity for injured players like Tommy Edman to get healthy after a long and grueling year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 15

This Day In Dodgers History: Hiroki Kuroda Signs; Clayton Kershaw And Yasiel Puig Visit Cuba

Hiroki Kuroda agreed to a three-year, $35.2 million contract on this day in Los Angeles Dodgers. Prior to joining L.A. in 2007, the 33-year-old native of Osaka compiled a 103-89 record to go along with a 3.69 ERA in the Japanese Central League over 11 seasons playing for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / December 15

MLB rumors: Dodgers keeping Tyler Glasnow, Phillies add outfielder, Jarren Duran trade talks heat up

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Dec. 15

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / December 15

Dave Roberts Tried To ‘Add Some Value’ In UCLA Football Head Coach Search

While Dave Roberts has been a model of consistency since being hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager prior to the 2016 season, the same hasn’t held true for his alma mater.

Michael Conforto News / True Blue LA / December 15

2025 Dodgers season review: Michael Conforto

When looking back on the 2025 season of Michael Conforto with hindsight, one realizes that the Dodgers were using Conforto to answer a question that was quickly rendered moot: what do the Dodgers do if Teoscar Hernandez decides to sign with Toronto or elsewhere?

MLB News / CBSSports.com / December 15

MLB rumors: Dodgers keeping Tyler Glasnow, Jarren Duran trade talks heat up, plus Ketel Marte's no-trade list

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Dec. 15

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Brandon Gomes News / Dodger Blue / December 15

Brandon Gomes: Edwin Díaz Signed For Dodgers Closer Role

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a splash at the Winter Meetings when they reached agreement with former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million contract.

Tyler Glasnow News / Dodger Blue / December 15

Andrew Friedman Reassured Tyler Glasnow Amid Trade Rumors

As the offseason rumor mill continues on, one scenario that came up involved the Los Angeles Dodgers discussing Tyler Glasnow in trades. A report from ESPN also suggested the Dodgers would not be opposed to moving Glasnow.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / December 15

Yoshinobu Yamamoto wins Babe Ruth Award as postseason MVP

After a weekend to digest Edwin Díaz’s three-year deal getting finalized and the Dodgers claiming defensive-specialist Michael Siani off waivers, here are a few more stories to start your week.

MLB News / FirstSportz / December 15

Tyler Glasnow Reveals Talking to Dodgers Front Office After His Name Came up in Trade Rumors Regarding Tarik Skubal

Tyler Glasnow, on Sunday, broke his silence. After seeing his name come up in trade rumors regarding Tarik Skubal, the pitcher admitted speaking to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office and revealed getting some reassurance from the two-time defending champions.

Tyler Glasnow News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

Tyler Glasnow Does Not Expect To Be Traded

Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow’s name reportedly “came up” in trade talks with other teams in recent days, but Glasnow made an appearance on MLB Network Radio’s Sunday Sliders program with Dani Wexelman of SiriusXM and made clear that he does not expect to be traded.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 14

Edwin Díaz’s Contract Includes More Than $13 Million In Deferrals

The Los Angeles Dodgers came to an agreement on a three-year, $69 million contract with free agent closer Edwin Díaz to provide a major boost to their bullpen.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / December 14

This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani’s Introductory Press Conference At Dodger Stadium

On Dec. 14, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Shohei Ohtani during a highly anticipated press conference in the center field plaza at Dodger Stadium that was attended by nearly 300 media members.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / December 14

Dave Roberts: Dodgers ‘Potentially’ Moving Teoscar Hernández To Left Field

As the Los Angeles Dodgers look to improve their roster this offseason, they kicked things off by signing Edwin Díaz to improve their bullpen. That was one of two key areas the Dodgers were looking to address before the 2026 season, with the other being upgrading their outfield.

Nick Frasso News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

Dodgers Re-Sign Nick Frasso To Minor League Deal

The Dodgers have re-signed right-hander Nick Frasso to a minor league contract, per Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Frasso was non-tendered by the club in November but now returns on a new deal.

Dave Roberts News / Larry Brown Sports / December 13

Dave Roberts played big role in UCLA’s head coach search

The UCLA Bruins got a somewhat surprising assist in their search for a new head coach from Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Roberts was an active part of UCLA’s coaching search and even spoke with several of the candidates, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.