Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up for Jakob Marsee, Liam Hicks, Carson Spiers, more

That's a wrap! Congratulations to the Surprise Saguaros on their second consecutive Arizona Fall League (AFL) Championship, downing the Peoria Javelinas 6-5 in the final contest thanks to a four-run outburst in the fifth inning. Now that the final out has been recorded, we can take a look back at individual player performances to see […]

Dodgers "Among Most Aggressive" Teams For Dylan Cease

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday that more than a dozen teams have inquired about Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are "among the most aggressive." The Dodgers' current starting rotation contains some young, exciting players but is much shallower than it has been in some time. They also […]

Jason Heyward Reportedly Re-Signs With Dodgers Monday

Free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward and the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal Monday, per MLB.com's Juan Toribio. The deal is pending a physical and the club has not confirmed the agreement. The 34-year-old veteran had a resurgent offensive 2023 season with the Dodgers, slashing .269/.340/.473 with 15 home runs and […]

Dodgers Interested In Lucas Giolito This Offseason

FanSided's Robert Murray says that the Los Angeles Dodgers have interest in free-agent right-hander Lucas Giolito this offseason as they look for starting-rotation depth heading into the 2024 campaign. Walker Buehler missed all of 2023 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is a free agent and is expected to miss around […]

Jason Heyward Close To Re-Signing With Dodgers

Free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward is nearing a one-year deal on Monday to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a source. It makes sense for both sides, as Heyward had a resurgence in 2023 in LA, slashing .269/.340/.473 with an .813 OPS, 15 home runs, 23 doubles, 40 RBI, two stolen bases and 56 […]

Fantasy Baseball Top 100 Prospects for 2024 First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD)

This year's draft has one of the most talented player groups in many years, and this offseason looks to have multiple major players come over from Japan and Korea. As a result, this year's first-year player drafts (FYPDs) in dynasty leagues will be some of the most interesting in many years. It's rare to have […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? (Winter League Edition) Thayron Liranzo, Kendall Simmons, Juan Brito, more

Multiple moves have already kicked off the offseason transaction move season at the major league level, with many minor league free agents signing as well. There is still active baseball, though, with winter league baseball being played in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Australia right now. This will be the final post […]

Yusniel Diaz Lands Minor-League Deal With Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent outfielder Yusniel Diaz to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Diaz made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Baltimore Orioles but struck out in his only plate appearance in one game. The 27-year-old Cuban was once an interesting top prospect with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he hasn't exactly […]

Could Dodgers Sign Shohei Ohtani And Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the Los Angeles Dodgers are considering the possibility of signing both two-way star Shohei Ohtani and top Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. Both players are considered the top free agents this offseason and could command combined contracts of more than $700 million in guaranteed money, making […]

Dodgers Trying To Acquire Dylan Cease

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in trade talks with the Chicago White Sox in an attempt to land right-hander Dylan Cease. The Dodgers badly need pitching help this offseason, and the White Sox are trying to rebuild their roster. General manager Chris Getz straight up said the team is "willing to listen in on any […]

Dodgers Could Look To Land Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames

One executive has speculated that the Los Angeles Dodgers could make an attempt to land both Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes and shortstop Willy Adames in the same deal this offseason. Both Burnes and Adames are eligible for free agency next offseason. The Dodgers are fully expected to pursue starting pitching in the offseason with […]

Lance Lynn Back With Cardinals On One-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals and free-agent pitcher Lance Lynn have agreed to a one-year deal that will bring the veteran back to where his career began. Lynn had an $18 million club option declined by the Dodgers two weeks ago but will earn around $10 million for the 2024 season, while his new deal comes […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (November 2023 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the November update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. We've now entered the "dead" time of the season as far as major impact to lists is concerned. The players still playing in the Arizona Fall League and winter leagues can impact their views, but […]

Ricky Vanasco Inks Major-League Deal With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ricky Vanasco has agreed to a one-year, major -league contract with the club. He had been outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected minor-league free agency but will instead return to the club rejoin the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in the big leagues and spent the 2023 […]

Dodgers Interested In Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams interested in Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is one of the top available pitchers this offseason, according to sources. Yamamoto's posting window has yet to officially open, but once it does, there will be plenty of teams interested in him in a market that has few big-name […]

Gavin Lux Continues Making Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux (knee) continues to make progress in his recovery, according to Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes. The 25-year-old suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and right hamstring in early March. That is a tough blow, but it sounds like Lux is actually doing surprisingly well. He has progressed to infield drills […]

Do These Prospects Matter in Dynasty Baseball? AFL Week 6 - Kala'i Rosario, Grant Pauley, Damon Keith, Trystan Vierling, more!

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) heads into the playoffs this weekend and then will be done, ending one of the most exciting offseason leagues each season, especially in terms of evaluating players. This week will be the final evaluation of any players in the AFL. Next week, we'll have our last column of the season, […]

Miguel Vargas Could Play More Outfield

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas could make a shift to the outfield this offseason. Vargas was seeing everyday at-bats at second base, but slumped his way out of playing time. The Dodgers started using Mookie Betts more often at second base and that might be something they do regularly next season. That being said, […]

Mookie Betts Wins Sixth Silver Slugger Award

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts won his sixth career Silver Slugger award in 2023 by hitting .307/.408/.579, his best marks in each category since he won the 2018 American League MVP, and he also had a career-high 39 home runs. Betts had 80 extra-base hits for the second time in his career and led […]

Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis: Catcher, 1st Base, and 2nd Base

Remember years ago when you'd have to wait until at least January to draft? Not anymore. When one season ends, another begins. We live in a time where sites like NFBC and Fantrax allow you to draft for the following season as early as October, and many of us degenerates take advantage of that. For […]

Dodgers The Favorites For Shohei Ohtani?

The consensus around the league is that the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to land free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) this offseason because they cleared the payroll space to accommodate him, they are consistent winners and may hold a geographic advantage. The Los Angeles Angels are interested in re-signing him, and the San […]

Teoscar Hernandez On Dodgers Radar

Free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is on the Los Angeles Dodgers' radar. The Dodgers could use a corner outfielder and have shown interest in Hernandez before. He was an All-Star in 2021 and has at least 22 home runs in each full season since he became a regular in the league in 2018. The 31-year-old is […]

Dodgers Could Limit Walker Buehler's Innings In 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said that the team is still discussing whether to put an innings limit on right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) in 2024. "We're still talking about it. I think it's always striking the balance of how to do it. There's a lot of different ways to go about making sure […]

Dodgers Plan To Give Gavin Lux More Starts At Shortstop

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said that the plan right now is for infielder Gavin Lux (knee) to log a good amount of starts at shortstop next season. Gomes also said that Lux is progressing in his rehab after tearing the ACL and LCL in his right knee back in spring training earlier […]

Mookie Betts Expected To Play Second Base Frequently In 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said outfielder Mookie Betts playing second base against right-handers is expected to be a frequent occurrence again next season. It's just another thing that will give the Dodgers flexibility. The ultra-athletic Betts made a seamless transition to the keystone in 2023 in 62 starts there and will continue […]

Enrique Hernandez Undergoes Double-Hernia Surgery

Free-agent utility man Enrique Hernandez (hernia) underwent double-hernia surgery on Oct. 24 and is expected to resume baseball activities in three to four weeks. His condition helps explain why he wasn't the same both offensively and defensively for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. Hernandez's surgery was performed by Dr. William […]

J.D. Martinez Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer From Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to designated hitter J.D. Martinez, according to a source. It means that the Dodgers won't receive draft-pick compensation if Martinez signs elsewhere in free agency. The Dodgers need to keep the DH spot clear for now given their interest in free-agent two-way superstar […]

Dodgers Don't Give Qualifying Offer To Clayton Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers chose not to extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder). It's the second time that the Dodgers haven't extended a qualifying offer to Kershaw so that they don't have to rush his free-agent decision this winter. Kershaw is also coming off left-shoulder surgery and isn't expected to […]

Alex Reyes Hits The Open Market

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined relief pitcher Alex Reyes' (shoulder) $3 million club option for the 2024 season over the weekend, making him a free agent this winter, according to a source. Reyes will receive a $100,000 buyout. The 29-year-old right-hander continues to have shoulder problems and had surgery on his right shoulder in June. […]

Daniel Hudson To Become Free Agent

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson is set to become a free agent this winter. The organization has decided to decline the $6.5 million player option on Hudson for the upcoming 2024 campaign. It's not shocking to see the Dodgers move on from Hudson after he was only able to pitch in three games […]