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Dodgers already eyeing 2027, NL West roundup
No NL West games were played yesterday, but the Dodgers are planning ahead for 2027 and the Giants resurfaced in the news for emotional and historic reasons.
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The NL West had a dark day on the field with no games played yesterday, but there was still movement off it. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ long-term picture drew attention, while the San Francisco Giants were back in the spotlight for both somber and nostalgic reasons.
Los Angeles Dodgers: building toward another run
MLB Trade Rumors took an early look at the Dodgers’ offseason after their attempt at a three-peat came up short. Even so, Los Angeles, which finished atop the division at 100-62, is still described as having the kind of high-end core that positions it for another deep push in 2027.
At the center of that group is two-way star Shohei Ohtani, listed by MLB Trade Rumors as being under contract as a right-handed pitcher and designated hitter for $490MM through 2033, with $68MM per year deferred. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is another cornerstone, signed for $248MM through 2035 with conditional opt-outs, according to the outlet. How the Dodgers choose to supplement that expensive but elite base will define their upcoming offseason.
San Francisco Giants: mourning and memories
The San Francisco Giants, who finished well back in the race at 65-97, were part of two separate MLB Trade Rumors items. The site relayed news that former big leaguer Todd Benzinger passed away at age 63, as announced in a statement from the Cincinnati Reds. Benzinger played nine MLB seasons, including time with the Giants, Reds and Royals.
In a more celebratory vein, MLB Trade Rumors also highlighted a World Series anniversary with strong San Francisco ties. On this date in 2012, Pablo Sandoval opened the Fall Classic against the Detroit Tigers by going 4-for-4 with three home runs in the Giants’ 8-3 win in Game 1. That outburst placed him in exclusive company with Albert Pujols, Reggie Jackson and Babe Ruth (who did it twice) as the only players to hit three homers in a single World Series game.
Quiet day for the rest of the division
There were no new developments reported for the San Diego Padres (91-71), Arizona Diamondbacks (86-76) or Colorado Rockies (58-104) over the last 24 hours. Their stories remain, for now, reflected simply in the final standings: San Diego solidly in second behind Los Angeles, Arizona just above .500, and Colorado bringing up the rear after a 100-loss season.