Dodgers Not Expected to Pursue Future Hall of Fame Third Baseman

“The Dodgers say no because they’re not taking on Arenado’s contract at this point in his career and they’re happy with Max Muncy, who is on the injured list but expected to return from his bone bruise well before the end of the regular season.”

Arenado, 34, has three years left of team control, earning $21 million this season, $16 million in 2026, and $15 million in 2027 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2028.

He is not the same player he once was with the Colorado Rockies or even in his early days with St. Louis, but that does not mean he is inept. Through 82 games and 311 at-bats, Arenado has a .244 batting average, a .692 OPS, a 94 OPS+, 10 home runs, and 24 walks to 34 strikeouts.

He is also still fantastic at the hot corner, earning a +2 Defensive Run Value. That is a far cry from his Platinum Glove days, but he is still a superior defender to Muncy.

Muncy, meanwhile, has seen drastic improvement at the plate since he began wearing glasses on April 30. He has looked like his prime self, with a .287 batting average, a .989 OPS, 13 home runs, and 37 walks to 35 strikeouts over his last 53 games.

Arenado is still a fine player, but Los Angeles could have more success elsewhere if it tries to deal Miller or Outman.