The calendar has turned to 2026, but some things never change. The Los Angeles Dodgers are still at the top of the baseball world, yet there’s no denying they could use some roster upgrades.
The reigning champions have their sights set on doing all they can to become the first three-peat champions in a quarter-century. No one would be surprised if they do just that; however, it is clear as day that they need to upgrade their outfield if they want a shot at title No. 10.
The Dodgers need a clear upgrade in their outfield, and a name they have been linked to is versatile St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan.
The Dodgers have shown interest in the 28-year-old to boost their outfield depth. In a recent column by MLB insiders from The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, they were both puzzled as to why the Cardinals have not dealt him.
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“Why have the Cardinals not yet traded Donovan, the player who can bring them the most in a deal? It comes down to a difference in perceived value. The Cardinals view Donovan as a star player while not all clubs see him that way, according to people briefed on the conversations.
“Donovan, who turns 29 this month, offers many appealing qualities, from his swing decisions to his bat-to-ball skills, his defensive versatility to his makeup. But his career-best fWAR, achieved in 2024, was 3.2. Hoerner was at 4.8 last season, Marte at 4.6 – the latter in only 126 games.
“Donovan also is under club control for only two more seasons, the second of which is threatened by a lockout. The Kansas City Royals remain among the teams interested, but if the Cardinals prefer premium young bats, the Seattle Mariners are perhaps the best fit.”
While the Dodgers have had Donovan on their radar, the expectation is that they are focused on adding a high-profile player like Kyle Tucker or possibly Cody Bellinger.
Donovan mostly plays infield, but also plays corner outfield, who is known for his defensive versatility and ability to get on base. Last season with the Cardinals, Donovan slashed .287/.353/.422 with a .775 OPS along with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs. The South Alabama alum made his first All-Star game of his career.
LA remains in the search for an outfield upgrade and time will tell what direction they’ll head in as the baseball season looms.
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