One focus for the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason was addressing their bullpen, which included the signing of Tommy Kahnle to a two-year contract.
The right-hander reportedly chose to sign with L.A. over the Boston Red Sox, who were believed to have offered contract similar to the $4.75 million deal he signed. Kahnle’s contract additionally included a signing bonus and incentives for appearances.
However, the addition appeared to be more of a play for the 2022 season as he was recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Kahnle did express a desire to return late this season, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ruled out the possibility, per Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:
Roberts said Saturday that Kahnle’s rehab timetable had changed in the spring.