There’s a new big fish on the market during every MLB offseason, and yea-after-year, it seems the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team best equipped to reel in these stars.

In 2025, it was Blake Snell on a $182 million contract and the highly sought after Roki Sasaki.

In 2024, it was the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes and $325 million for Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Before that, it was Freddie Freeman in free agency, a trade for Trea Turner, and a trade for Mookie Betts.

If there’s someone on the market that the Dodgers want, they have the resources and pedigree to make it happen. This upcoming offseason will be no different.

The Dodgers may or may not defend their title and repeat as World Series Champions in 2025, but regardless, the front office is going to spare no expense improving the roster during the winter. The standard in Los Angeles is competing for a World Series every year, and that requires a relentless pursuit for greatness.

The hottest name on the market this winter will be current Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker. Executives around Major League Baseball are already talking about the Dodgers as the overwhelming favorite to sign him to a mega contract.

Dodgers tabbed as favorites to land Kyle Tucker

One of the notes from Bob Nightengale’s recent article for USA Today gave a sneak peak into the free agent frenzy that is coming once the playoffs wrap up.

“Despite Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker’s struggles since the All-Star break, hitting .242 with only five homers and 17 RBI, rival executives still believe he’ll be the highest-paid player in free agency,” writes Nightengale. “Their prediction where he’ll land? The Dodgers, who badly could use outfield help.”

On paper, it’s hard to argue with the logic. The Dodgers have more money to spend than any other team, they are a proven winner that will allow Tucker (and any other free agent) to compete for championships, and their biggest need for 2026 is in the outfield.

The Dodgers have a need in the outfield

Andy Pages has had a really solid age-24 season and established himself as the center fielder of the future in L.A., but the corner outfielders have not lived up to expectations.

Teoscar Hernández started out red hot, but he’s batting just .203 with a .611 OPS since June 1. Hernández is under club control through 2027 (club option for 2028), but he’s about to turn 33 and having the worst year of his MLB career. He may not be a regular in the Dodgers’ lineup for much longer.

Michael Conforto got a one-year, $17 million deal from the Dodgers before the 2025 season and has been a total disaster. He is batting .194 with 10 home runs and .628 OPS on the year. Conforto certainly won’t be back next year, leaving the Dodgers to find a more reliable left fielder.

Sure, the Dodgers like Alex Call, but he’s better suited as a fourth outfielder than an everyday guy.

There’s a chance a prospect like Josue De Paula makes his MLB debut at some point in 2026, but even if De Paula gets called up next year, it wouldn’t be until at least halfway through the regular season.

Kyle Tucker is everything the Dodgers need, and they wont be afraid to blow him away with a $500 million offer, even if he’s had some slumps this year. Rival executives see as much.

Every other fanbase in baseball should prepare themselves for the inevitable. Kyle Tucker is going to play his baseball in Los Angeles in 2026.