One name that has been circling around the Dodgers this offseason is Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena. He reportedly is available via trade this offseason, and the Dodgers have been linked to him.
Landing Arozarena would be massive for the Dodgers, and he would excite the Dodger Stadium faithful each time out. He is exactly what the team needs from an outfielder, but the latest update on him doesn't bode well for the chances of him being moved,
MLB Insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today told Doug McKain of dodgersnation.com that he doesn't expect Arozarena to be moved this offseason. You can see the entire interview with Nightengale right here!
“I don’t think Arozarena will be moved, unless they get overwhelmed.”
With this news, it seems that he will be staying in Tampa Bay, despite other reports.
Arozarena hit .254 with 23 home runs and 80 runs batted in last season. He has hit at least 20 home runs in every full year that he has been a Major League player, but the postseason is where he shines the brightest.
The outfielder has a career 1.104 OPS in 33 postseason games, slashing .336/.414/.690 with 11 home runs and 17 RBIs. The Dodgers need someone like him to help them get over their issues come playoff time.
The Rays are reportedly shopping Randy Arozarena, and the Dodgers need to be all over that trade.
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) November 29, 2023
Arozarena has hit 20+ home runs in three straight seasons and can be the everyday left fielder (he has even splits).
Most importantly, though, he has a career 1.104 postseason OPS.
Arozarena is as clutch as anyone in the game of baseball today, and the Dodgers should do what it takes to land him. They have the resources to overwhelm the Rays into making a trade and he is under contract through the 2026 season.
This is the player for the Dodgers to go all-in with via a trade. Landing Arozarena would instantly boost their chances of winning another World Series going forward.
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