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By Valentina Martinez
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The Los Angeles Dodgers had the oldest roster in the majors last season.
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The defending champions are reportedly looking to get younger this offseason, and there a few internal options that could step up for the organization in 2026. In a midwinter progress report for each MLB team, the Dodgers ranked first in terms of offseason moves and where that should get the organization next season.
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ESPN's Bradford Doolittle explained why the Dodgers have the best chances of winning the World Series in 2026, and how Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim could help LA get younger in their quest of the three-peat.
"The Dodgers' offseason has consisted of nabbing a new closer in Edwin Diaz in free agency and then working the edges. Now you get the feeling they are sitting back, enjoying some fine cigars, coiled like a proverbial snake waiting to strike again when the time is right," Doolittle writes.
"As it stands, L.A. projects to have the No. 2 offense and the top pitching staff, both in the rotation and the bullpen. The Dodgers also have the oldest position player group in the majors and could stand to mix in a little youth and athleticism. Both would be accomplished if Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim are ready to seize larger roles. Of course, they would also get a little younger and more athletic if they signed Kyle Tucker and found a taker for Teoscar Hernandez."
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Freeland and Kim both made their MLB debut's in 2025, mainly because injuries to everyday starters gave the Dodgers room to play some of their young talent.
Freeland averaged .190 with two home runs, six runs batted in, and an OPS of .601 across 84 at-bats. The former top prospect mainly filled in for Max Muncy and Kiké Hernandez when both spent time on the injured list in the summer.
As for Kim, the Dodgers signed the former KBO star to a three-year, $12.5 million deal last winter. After a slow start at the plate in spring camp, the 26-year-old began the season in the minors.
If Kim can improve his offensive performance, his four KBO Gold Gloves in the infield should play out well for an aging Dodgers team.
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