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Los Angeles Dodgers News / ESPN / February 16

Roberts confirms Edman won't be ready for opener

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that utility man Tommy Edman won't be ready for opening day following offseason surgery on his right ankle.

Tommy Edman News / Dodgers Insider / February 16

Spring Training: It’ll take a little more time for Tommy Edman

The first test of the Dodgers’ depth this season will be at second base. Unsurprisingly, they’re built to pass. Tommy Edman will not be ready for Opening Day after offseason right ankle surgery.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 16

Dodgers have 5 prospects ranked in FanGraphs top 110

FanGraphs on Monday put out its top prospects in baseball, with five Dodgers ranked in the top 110 entering the 2026. Eric Longenhagen, Brendan Gawlowski, and James Fegan wrote up the prospects, a list that was expanded from 100 to 110 to account for the prospects with a Future Value rating of 50 (on the 20-to-80 scouting scale) or higher.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

River Ryan Reveals Big Change That's 'Helped A Lot'

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't make any additions to their starting rotation this offseason, as the group returns nearly full from a year ago and is backed by depth options.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Santiago Espinal News / Dodger Blue / February 16

Santiago Espinal Signed To Minor League Deal

Spring Training has already started for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but that doesn’t mean their roster is ready for the 2026 season to begin. The Dodgers recently re-signed Evan Phillips and Enrique Hernández, although both are out for at least the early part of the year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Santiago Espinal

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced an initial group of 32 non-roster invitees to big league camp for Spring Training this year, but have since added to that total.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Tommy Edman News / Dodger Blue / February 16

Tommy Edman Starting The Season On Injured List

Tommy Edman was limited to just 97 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 due to a recurring right ankle injury. Edman underwent a debridement procedure and ligament repair in the offseason and has been recovering since.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / February 16

Dodgers spring training battles

After a busy Dodgers offseason, we have a pretty idea of what their roster will eventually look like. But the active roster over the 186 days of a major league regular season is an ever-changing organism.

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MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

Kyle Tucker 'Annoyed' Mets Owner Steve Cohen

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoying yet another splashy offseason largely came at the expense of the New York Mets in free agency. It began when Edwin Díaz opted out of the remaining two years and $38 million of his contract.

Shohei Ohtani News / Dodger Blue / February 16

Andrew Friedman: Shohei Ohtani Increased Dodgers’ Willingness To Spend

When Shohei Ohtani signed his record-setting 10-year, $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he agreed to defer all but $2 million of his annual salary after the team promised they would use the savings to continue adding elite talent around him.

Manny Machado News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

Manny Machado Uses Expletive When Discussing Dodgers' Spending

Manny Machado and the Los Angeles Dodgers have a complicated past that includes plenty of tense moments, but the San Diego Padres superstar joined the Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper in speaking positively about the team.

Max Muncy News / True Blue LA / February 16

The many Dodgers contracts of Max Muncy

Since getting called up to the Dodgers in April 2018, Max Muncy has been a fixture in the Dodgers infield at three different positions, and has yet to reach free agency.

Evan Phillips News / Dodgers Insider / February 16

Spring Training 2026: Evan Phillips and the Dodgers are looking big picture

Good-natured Evan Phillips had his patience tested this offseason. After being non-tendered in November by the Dodgers, the right-handed reliever who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, said there was a hot period early, then a quiet period during the free agency process where he wasn’t hearing from potential suitors.

Anthony Banda News / Dodger Blue / February 16

Twins Sent $500,000 International Bonus Pool Money For Anthony Banda

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers earlier this month, which resulted in Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster.

Shohei Ohtani News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

Shohei Ohtani reveals why he still wants his interpreter around

Expect Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter to be around the Los Angeles Dodgers star for the foreseeable future. Despite his noticeable improvement in his command of the English language, the Dodgers superstar still wants interpreter Will Ireton by his side, via Fredo Cervantes of The Sporting Tribune.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16

Dodgers Spring Training Jersey Features New Design

The start of Spring Training each year is accompanied by a new design for on-field caps, which in 2026 further incorporates the Cactus League theme for the Los Angeles Dodgers and all other teams that hold camp in Arizona.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15

Diamondbacks owner is willing to go 'all in' to compete with Dodgers

After losing the World Series to the Texas Rangers in 2023, the Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs for the past two seasons and took a further step back in 2025 due to injury.

Shohei Ohtani looks 'fantastic' as Dodgers shift into high gear

Phillies' Bryce Harper is sick of the criticism Dodgers face

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Ben Rortvedt News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Mets Claim Ben Rortvedt Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Mets have claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers, according to a report from Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Right-hander Dedniel Nunez was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Rortvedt on the 40-man roster.

Manny Machado News / Yardbarker / February 15

Padres' Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

Padres' Manny Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

The Dodgers are the big bad wolf in the National League, and the Padres are one of a handful of teams that can "compete" with them on a talent and financial level.

Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings

Shohei Ohtani looks 'fantastic' as Dodgers shift into high gear

Nick Castellanos quickly lands with new team after Phillies release

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / February 15

Top 3 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training Storylines to Watch

The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers don’t enter many springs with uncertainty. That’s the luxury of a roster built around stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, supplemented by aggressive offseason additions such as Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz.