Ultimately, Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets and owner Steve Cohen. In lieu of this mega-signing, the Dodgers have wasted zero time. Just before Soto agreed to a deal, Los Angeles agreed to a deal with San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto to steal the lefty from the hated division rival.
This wasn’t the only move the Dodgers made on Sunday night either.
Just minutes after the Soto news broke, reports emerged that the Dodgers had agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract with 2024 World Series hero Blake Treinen. The righty stepped up in a big way for the Dodgers in the postseason and he returns to Los Angeles largely because of it.
Treinen, 36, has spent the last five years in Los Angeles, missing the 2023 season with injury. The 2024 season was one of his better seasons as of late, where he posted a 1.93 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and struck out 56 batters in 46 2/3 innings.
Treinen stepped into the closer role for the postseason and made a few crucial appearances that helped secure the World Series championship. The righty was a candidate to sign elsewhere as a closer, but he ultimately returns to the World Series champions.
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Report: Dodgers eyeing Scott, Williams in search for bullpen arm
The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking a serious bullpen upgrade.
The club is still looking to add a top-shelf relief arm after re-signing Blake Treinen to a two-year deal on Sunday night. Los Angeles is eyeing free-agent lefty Tanner Scott and Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams as possible options, sources told The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya.
Scott is widely considered the top available reliever after an All-Star campaign split between the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres. He dominated with a 1.75 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 72 appearances.
The Dodgers witnessed Scott’s dominance first-hand throughout the NLDS against the Padres, during which he was frequently used in big spots against lefties Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.
The 30-year-old is expected to command a lucrative multi-year deal.
Williams, meanwhile, is a likely trade candidate after the Brewers declined his $10.5-million club option. He’s posted a microscopic 1.83 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with a 14.3 K/9 across six MLB seasons.
The righty didn’t enjoy the same success Scott had in the postseason, however: He was tagged with the loss and blown save in the Brewers’ deciding Game 5 against the New York Mets in their NLDS matchup.
Williams has also drawn interest from other contenders, Ardaya reports.
The Dodgers have been busy so far this offseason. Beyond re-signing Treinen, the reigning World Series champions have inked Blake Snell to a massive five-year deal, added outfielder Michael Conforto, and extended NLCS MVP Tommy Edman.
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