Coming off a franchise-record 106 wins but disappointing showing in the postseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to take considerable action this winter. L.A. again remained under the luxury tax threshold and therefore didn’t face the prospect of repeater penalties.
They had reported interest in Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rendon and Stephen Strasburg, but as each came off the board on consecutive days at the Winter Meetings, the Dodgers were left empty handed. They reportedly submitted an eight-year, $300 million contract offer (with deferrals) to Cole.
Although the Dodgers missed on the three big free agents, they departed from the Winter Meetings having agreed to terms with relief pitcher Blake Treinen.