Veteran reliever Jonathan Loaisiga's free-agent market is heating up

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Veteran reliever Jonathan Loaisiga's free-agent market is heating up

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated Nov 14, 2026 4:46 PM ET

Veteran right-handed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga is an intriguing free agent following his dominant 2026 campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 32-year-old boasted a 7-3 record with a sparkling 2.42 ERA across 62 games with two saves, 48 strikeouts and a 1.03 WHIP.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among five interested teams, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. The fifth team isn't known.

His advanced pitching metrics show he's a strong reliever. He ranked in the 93rd percentile with a 35.9% chase rate and has a 55.8% ground-ball rate sitting in the 95th percentile and a 3.5% barrel rate in the 97th percentile.

Hot stove starting to simmer. Reliever Jonathan Loáisiga getting closer, per source. 5 teams involved. 2.42 ERA in 67 games last yr for Az. Dodgers among them
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) November 14, 2026

Why teams targeting Jonathan Loaisiga want to add him to their relief corps

The Dodgers are looking to upgrade their bullpen following Blake Treinen hitting the free-agent market in addition to the departure of reliever Evan Phillips, who is signing with the Atlanta Braves on a three-year deal.

The Yankees are interested in a possible reunion with Loaisiga as he spent his first eight seasons in pinstripes. He had solid numbers in the Bronx with a 19-12 record, 3.54 ERA, 232 strikeouts and eight saves across 193 appearances.

For the Mets, he's an experienced high-leverage arm who would help stabilize their bullpen that is depleted and in need of reliable relievers as they only have Devin Williams.

The Blue Jays already have a solid relief corps with closer Louis Varland winning the first AL Reliever of the Year award as well as setup man Tyler Rogers. However, they would benefit by adding another strong back-end reliever to make their bullpen even more competitive.

Wherever Loaisiga ends up, he will certainly be a strong addition.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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