Dodgers Officially Lose Eight Players to Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers have eight players entering free agency today, Thursday, Oct. 29th, after the MLB season finally ended on Wednesday.

The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series, officially ending the 2026 season. Now, the offseason officially kicks off and teams get a chance to talk with other free agents.

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The Dodgers have eight players entering the market, excluding Miguel Rojas, who has retired and is already starting work as a coach.

Here is the outlook for all eight players:

Kike Hernandez

The fan-favorite utility player has signed multiple short-term deals over the last few years, but after failing to win a third straight titles, questions remain about his future.

Hernandez is 35 and a veteran who struggled all year, including in the postseason, but his locker room impact is hard to match.

Tarik Skubal

The $400 million pitcher is the Dodgers’ biggest free agent, and keeping him will not be easy. Other big-time bidders, including agent Scott Boras, will be in the mix. Still, he is a vital piece of the rotation.

MLB: NLCS-Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers — Oct 11, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) reacts during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Alex Vesia

Vesia has been a vital part of the Dodgers’ three World Series titles in the last seven years.

The Dodgers could re-sign him after yet another good year, but the market will have plenty of interest in such a steady reliever.

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Kris Bubic

Bubic was added at the trade deadline, and he was always a bullpen rental. He found a ton of success in the regular season, but in the postseason, he gave up a run in both of his outings.

Given his starter-level upside, it is reasonable to expect him to depart for a solid deal elsewhere.

Eric Lauer

Lauer was a revelation for the Dodgers, and he rebuilt his career with Los Angeles.

He was almost traded at the deadline, and then injuries kept him out for the stretch run. Lauer might return if his market doesn’t materialize, but deadline interest suggested he could sign elsewhere.

Evan Phillips

Phillips has been one of the Dodgers’ more consistent relievers during his current dynasty. He is an injury-prone pitcher, which may limit his market enough for the Dodgers to re-sign him.

The Dodgers will keep him in the background in case his market doesn’t develop, but another bullpen-needy team could swoop in.

Apr 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (59) pitches during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Blake Treinen

Treinen was shut down for the season with a right shoulder injury. He may or may not need surgery, which could determine how signable he is for the Dodgers.

However, at 38, his future may not include playing baseball.

Brusdar Graterol

He is electric when he can pitch, but his medical will determine whether the Dodgers, or any other organization, is interested in the 28-year-old.

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Nelson Espinal

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. He previously wrote for the San Bernardino Sun and the Daily Express. His dream of writing about sports began at 16, when he started writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passion for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.