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Will Smith
Significant deferrals in extension
Smith's 10-year, $140 million extension with the Dodgers includes $50 million in deferred money, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
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Will Smith
Discussing contract extension
The Dodgers and Smith are discussing a long-term contract extension, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
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Shohei Ohtani
May play field at some point in '24
Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Ohtani will begin his throwing progression next week when the Dodgers return stateside following their season-opening two-game series with the Padres in South Korea, and the two-time American League MVP could be a candidate to play the field at some point in 2024 depending on how the progression goes, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Enrique Hernandez
Also pursued by Yankees
Hernandez said on Foul Territory he was being pursued by the Yankees before ultimately signing with the Dodgers.
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Tyler Glasnow
Contract extension close
A contract extension between Glasnow and the Dodgers is "pretty much" done, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Shohei Ohtani
Angels declined to match offer
Ohtani, who is coming back from right elbow surgery, provided the Angels an opportunity to match the 10-year, $700 million contract he signed with the Dodgers, but his former club declined, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Ryan Pepiot
Part of potential trade
The Rays are in talks to acquire Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca from the Dodgers in exchange for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Shohei Ohtani
Deferring $68 million per season
Ohtani, who is coming back from a right elbow injury, will defer $68 million per year of his $70 million annual salary as part of his 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Max Muncy
Option expected to be exercised
The Dodgers are expected to exercise Muncy's $10 million option for 2024, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
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Clayton Kershaw
No decision yet on pitching in 2024
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Tuesday that Kershaw has not informed the team whether he intends to pitch next season, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
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Diego Cartaya
Fading slightly
Cartaya has struggled at Double-A, prompting Jim Bowden of The Athletic to remove Cartaya from his top-50 prospect rankings.
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Gavin Stone
Candidate for return
Stone could be called up to provide the Dodgers' staff with some depth in September as the team cruises to a likely first-round playoff bye, writes Joe Trezza of MLB.com.
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Kolten Wong
Promotion incoming
Wong is expected to have his contract selected by the Dodgers on Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
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Michael Busch
Could have regular role
Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers will attempt to get Busch regular at-bats after the infielder was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.
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Enrique Hernandez
Could see more playing time
J.D. Martinez will be sidelined for at least the next 2-to-3 weeks with a groin injury, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, which could lead to more playing time for Hernandez.
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Bobby Miller
Ride the wave
Miller owns a 1.15 ERA in his last three outings and is slated for a two-start week ahead.
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Caleb Ferguson
Erratic of late
Ferguson's 2.18 WHIP is the highest mark among all qualified pitchers since the All-Star break.
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Freddie Freeman
Scoring machine
Freeman has scored an MLB-leading 28 runs since the All-Star break.
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Julio Urias
Could settle into groove
Urias has a strong track record after the All-Star break, notes Manny Randhawa of MLB.com.
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Josue De Paula
Name dropped in Ohtani rumors
De Paula could be an outgoing piece if the Dodgers pursue a Shohei Ohtani trade, speculates Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
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Michael Busch
Still holds trade value
Busch could be included as part of a package for Shohei Ohtani, speculates Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
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Andy Pages
Valuable trade chip?
Pages could be an outgoing piece if the Dodgers pursue a Shohei Ohtani trade, speculates Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
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Ryan Pepiot
Not untouchable?
Pepiot could be included as part of a package for Shohei Ohtani, speculates Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
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Michael Grove
Name dropped in Ohtani rumors
Grove could be an outgoing piece if the Dodgers pursue a Shohei Ohtani trade, speculates Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
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Gavin Stone
Still holds trade value
Despite a rough MLB debut earlier this season, Stone still profiles as a viable trade chip if the Dodgers' assemble a package for Shohei Ohtani, writes Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
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