Veteran reliever Kirby Yates is in agreement with the Angels, pending physical, source confirms. @AriA1exander was on it.

Dodgers are trading outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Marlins, source confirms. @francysromeroFR was on it. Dodgers clear a 40-man spot while Marlins replenish outfield depth after trading Dane Myers. Adriano Marrero, an 18-year-old RHP, is the return.

Tried egg nog for the first time. Give it an 8/10. Happy Holidays, all.

Part 1 of the Dodgers mailbag is here. It centers on Edwin Díaz, spending, and Teoscar Hernández: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

The Dodgers' full postseason share in 2025 was worth $484,747.57, up from a year ago ($477,440.70, when more shares were distributed). MLB's overall pool was $128.2 million, just off of last year's record $129.1 million mark. Dodgers wound up issuing 82 full shares.

The Dodgers' full postseason share in 2025 was worth $484,747.57, up from a year ago ($477,440.70, when fewer shares were distributed). MLB's overall pool was $128.2 million, just off of last year's record $129.1 million mark. Dodgers wound up issuing 82 full shares.

Dustin May's contract with the St. Louis Cardinals will pay him $12.5 million in 2026 with a $20 million mutual option for 2027, source confirms. @JeffPassan was on it.

It's time for a Dodgers mailbag. Submit your questions here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

The Dodgers have brought back RHP Nick Frasso on a minor league deal, source confirms. Had been non-tendered last month. @AramLeighton8 was on it. Talented prospect who has had some injury trouble that has kept him from an MLB debut. Now, he remains in the org.

The Dodgers just made Edwin Díaz’s signing official.

The Dodgers are operating differently, even from their own traditional desires. Such is the world their finances have created for them. On the Edwin Díaz signing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Team Canada’s WBC manager Ernie Whitt said that Freddie Freeman would like to participate, but it’s not set he would be available. Whitt said Freeman is having “some procedures done” and they will know more later with how he’s feeling.

Edwin Díaz is a Dodger. With @willsammon.bsky.social and @fabianardaya.bsky.social:

Dave Roberts yesterday afternoon: “I think that getting a high-leverage reliever is never a bad thing.” The Dodgers on Tuesday morning: sign the top closer available, Edwin Díaz. w/ @WillSammon, @TimBritton: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

Scott Boras is mixing in puns to try to speak in…code about teams interested in Cody Bellinger. Said it would be hard to see a team “dodge” a change to add him, so take that for what you will.

Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes today, on the possibility of trading Teoscar Hernández: “That’s not something we anticipate at all.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Dave Roberts said he hasn’t discussed the WBC with Shohei Ohtani yet, but the thought is he would represent Samurai Japan only as a hitter.

Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts will be at shortstop again next season, as expected.

Greetings from the Winter Meetings in Orlando, where Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Teoscar Hernández: “Right now, he’s our right fielder.”

Latest notes with Patrick Mooney *Imai open-minded *Would Dodgers trade Teo? *Why Marlins wanted Mullins *Rangers shopping modestly *Projected Blue Jays lineup … with Kyle Tucker www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

What we’re hearing about the Dodgers ahead of the Winter Meetings, with @katiejwoo.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, pressed by the likes of Kenan Thompson and Kevin Hart, said this week that he'd be in favor of MLB adding a salary cap – and a floor. “You know what? I’m alright with that,” Roberts said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

Miguel Rojas is back: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

The Dodgers are bringing back Miguel Rojas for his final season in the big leagues on a one-year, $5.5 million deal, source confirms. @DanielAlvarezEE of El Extra Base was on it. Rojas is expected to assist the Dodgers front office in player development once his time as a player is done.

Woo moves back to her home state to cover one of the most prominent organizations in professional sports, alongside @fabianardaya.bsky.social. More ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

After five seasons covering the St. Louis Cardinals for The Athletic, @katiejwoo.bsky.social is trying something new. Introducing our new beat writer covering the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani announced he will represent Samurai Japan again in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. www.instagram.com/p/DRdecV_Evz...

Dodgers will also non-tender RHP Nick Frasso, source tells The Athletic. Ended last season on the 60-day IL.

Dodgers-Diamondbacks on Opening Day (March 26) will be on NBC and Peacock. First game for the network in the new MLB media rights deal.

Dodgers say they traded Robinson Ortiz — who they just added to their 40-man roster — to the Mariners for minor league RHP Tyler Gough.

Kiké Hernández just posted that he had left elbow surgery, which had been a possibility from when be injured it in May. Said in this post he wound up breaking bone in the elbow area. The free agent will miss the WBC: www.instagram.com/p/DRFfvJ9icI...

Shohei Ohtani, through an interpreter on the MVP conference call: "I do plan on being able to pitch off mound from the beginning of the season...The biggest thing is to be able to stay healthy throughout the season and hopefully be able to start and end the season on the mound."

Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award, once again in unanimous fashion. On some more history: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Dodgers also announced that Tony Gonsolin elected free agency.

Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

The Dodgers are once again seeking a reliever on the free-agent market, which includes at least one familiar target from last winter, per sources: two-time All-Star reliever Devin Williams: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Tommy Edman is having surgery on his right ankle next week, Brandon Gomes said. Still expected to be ready around start of spring training.

It wouldn't surprise anyone to see the Dodgers pursue Kyle Tucker this winter. There's also a real scenario where they go for a stopgap option – perhaps even Ryan Ward – as they sort through their outfield this winter. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Full moves today: Options picked up: Max Muncy, Alex Vesia Added to 40-man: Ryan Ward, Robinson Ortiz Outrighted off 40-man: Justin Dean, Michael Grove DFA: Tony Gonsolin

The Dodgers designated Tony Gonsolin for assignment.

Source: The Dodgers are adding outfielder Ryan Ward to their 40-man roster. The 27-year-old hit 36 home runs with a .937 OPS with Triple-A Oklahoma City last year.

Source: Dodgers also picked up Alex Vesia's $3.55 million club option for 2026. Another no-brainer.

Source: Dodgers picking up Max Muncy’s $10 million club option for 2026. No surprise there.

The party rolls on for the Dodgers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is an NL Cy Young finalist.

Mark Walter once told Shohei Ohtani that what the Dodgers had built, with one title through 10 years, was a failure. Now, it’s a dynasty. “It takes pressure off of me,” Walter said, “because I promised (Ohtani) we’d win one. And we did it.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

Mookie Betts (shortstop) and Miguel Rojas (utility) had been finalists for the Gold Glove, but those awards went to the Cardinals’ Masyn Winn and Marlins’ Javier Sanoja.

On the swing of Will Smith's life, and a moment – and a night – that cemented a dynasty. The Dodgers have won another World Series: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

Tyler Glasnow was dealing with side soreness last night, per Tom Verducci on the FOX pregame show just now. Unclear how it affects how much the Dodgers can go to him tonight in Game 7: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will play catch today. He’s “definitely interested” in being available for Game 7 tonight, per Dave Roberts. Everyone’s available tonight, he added.