Dodgers Are Considering a Free Agent Offer from a Division Contender.
With over a month until the commencement of spring training, minor upgrades can still be obtained via free agency. A senior right-handed bat could be sought after by the Dodgers prior to the start of the season, given that the lineup is expected to be longer on lefties than righties.
Tommy Pham, an outfielder, is one they’re considering, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. According to insiders, Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Pham are two candidates the Dodgers could consider since they have been searching for a right-handed hitting outfielder.
Pham, 35, has a few years of experience. Pham usually plays well in the postseason, and his teams have a history of success. That profile is typical of the seasoned role players the front office has previously recruited.
Pham went 17 for 61 (.279) with three home runs and two stolen bases in 16 games during the previous season, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks win the World Series.
During the 2023 Mets and Diamondbacks regular season, Pham batted.256 with 16 home runs, 68 RBIs, and a.774 OPS. While it is typical for hitters to struggle more in October against superior pitchers, Pham’s October stats (.279/.297/.475) hardly deteriorated.
Pham, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, is accustomed to the bright lights that could put off certain free agents from Los Angeles. It seems sense that the Dodgers would seek a dependable right-handed bat with postseason experience.
Teoscar Hernández, a free agent who would occupy a comparable position on the depth chart, has also been connected to the Dodgers. It might depend on the asking price whether the Dodgers go with one or the other. In any case, it wouldn’t be shocking if the Dodgers’ aggressive off-season strategy included adding a veteran or two.