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4 Moves the Dodgers Need to Dominate in 2026

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1. Trade for Steven Kwan to Upgrade the Outfield
Proposed Trade: Dodgers get Steven Kwan | Guardians get Gavin Stone, Eduardo Quintero

The Dodgers’ 2025 outfield underperformed with a 94 wRC+, ranking near the league bottom. Steven Kwan would instantly raise the bar. In 156 games, he slashed .272/.330/.374 with 11 homers, while also posting a 99 wRC+ and a 3.2 fWAR.

Kwan would slot into left field, pushing Tommy Edman to second and Andy Pages to center, improving both offense and defense. It’s a big trade package: Eduardo Quintero, a 19-year-old five-tool prospect, and Gavin Stone, a talented pitching arm, but it fits the Dodgers’ win-now mindset.

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2. Strengthen the Bullpen with Bryan Abreu
Proposed Trade: Dodgers get Bryan Abreu | Astros get Ben Casparius, Adam Serwinowski

After a disappointing 2025 bullpen, adding Bryan Abreu gives Los Angeles a strikeout-heavy, high-upside arm. Last season, Abreu struck out 105 in 71 innings with a 2.28 ERA and over 2.0 fWAR.

Ben Casparius and Adam Serwinowski provide value to Houston, making this a trade that upgrades LA’s bullpen without overpaying on the free-agent market.
3. Flip Anthony Banda for David Hamilton and Juan Valera
Proposed Trade: Dodgers get SP Juan Valera, SS David Hamilton | Red Sox get RP Anthony Banda

With Abreu and Díaz on board, the Dodgers can afford to move Anthony Banda, a reliable lefty reliever. In return, they gain lottery-ticket prospects: Juan Valera, a raw right-hander with plus fastball/slider potential, and David Hamilton, an elite athlete with speed and defensive upside.

This deal clears bullpen space while bringing future upside back to Los Angeles.

Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.
4. Add Depth by Signing Cavan Biggio
Proposed Deal: Minor league contract

To round out the roster, the Dodgers could sign Cavan Biggio to a minor league deal. While 2025 wasn’t great offensively, his elite plate discipline and prior experience in the Dodgers system give LA a versatile depth option if injuries strike.

It’s a low-risk move to put the finishing touches on a roster built to contend in 2026.

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1. Trade for Steven Kwan to Upgrade the Outfield
Proposed Trade: Dodgers get Steven Kwan | Guardians get Gavin Stone, Eduardo Quintero

The Dodgers’ 2025 outfield underperformed with a 94 wRC+, ranking near the league bottom. Steven Kwan would instantly raise the bar. In 156 games, he slashed .272/.330/.374 with 11 homers, while also posting a 99 wRC+ and a 3.2 fWAR.

Kwan would slot into left field, pushing Tommy Edman to second and Andy Pages to center, improving both offense and defense. It’s a big trade package: Eduardo Quintero, a 19-year-old five-tool prospect, and Gavin Stone, a talented pitching arm, but it fits the Dodgers’ win-now mindset.

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4 Moves the Dodgers Need to Dominate in 2026

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