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Patrick McAvoy

By Patrick McAvoy

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The Los Angeles Dodgers just won their second straight World Series title but that isn't going to stop the organization from trying to add more pieces.

The offseason is still young, but it is clear what the Dodgers need: at least one high-leverage relief pitcher. The Dodgers just won their second straight title, but they weren't even close to having the best bullpen in baseball. Los Angeles finished the regular season ranked 21st in the league with a 4.27 bullpen ERA.

Los Angeles clearly has enough firepower to win a title. Imagine if it could get the bullpen right? The Dodgers could be unstoppable. It sounds like Los Angeles is looking around and The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya reported that the Dodgers are targeting two-time All-Star Devin Williams after spending the 2025 season with the New York Yankees.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays in game four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City. The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 5-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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"The Los Angeles Dodgers will dive into the deep waters of the free-agent relief market for the second consecutive offseason, flexing their massive resources while seeking to upgrade a group that struggled mightily during their World Series run," Ardaya said. "The Dodgers are looking to add at least one high-leverage right-handed bullpen arm, league sources told The Athletic.

"Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes affirmed Tuesday that the Dodgers could sign a reliever as they ramp up for a potential three-peat. Candidates include at least one familiar target already clear at this week’s annual general manager’s meetings in Las Vegas, sources said: two-time All-Star reliever Devin Williams."

Williams had the worst season of his career in 2025 with a 4.79 ERA in 67 appearances. But, before that, he had a 1.83 ERA in his first 241 big league appearances as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. Imagine if the Dodgers could sign him and get him back to that level? A truly scary thought for a juggernaut of a team already.

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