True Blue Newswire

​Dodgers Lock In Muncy: Hernandez Confirms Return

The Dodgers’ extended Max Muncy on a two-year deal with a 2028 team option, keeping him under contract beyond 2026, and Kiké Hernández announced his return on Instagram, writing, "What else did we expect? 3 in a row has a nice ring to it," with both moves finalized on the eve of spring training. The club also placed Evan Phillips (elbow) on the 60-day injured list following Tommy John surgery last May, sidelining him for at leats the first few months of the 2026 season and clearing a 40-man roster spot for Hernández. 

 

Dodgers Continue Roster Shuffle; Phillips Returns
The Dodgers’ spring roster moves continued this week. After designating Anthony Banda for assignment and claiming catcher Ben Rortvedt, Los Angeles re-signed reliever Evan Phillips to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. Rortvedt was designated for assignment in the corresponding move. Quick moves. Constant adjustments.
Spring in full swing.

Yamamoto Gets the Call: Dodgers Ace Named to Team Japan WBC Roster
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is headed back to the world stage after Samurai Japan named the Dodgers right-hander to its World Baseball Classic roster, easing concerns following a grueling year on the mound. The WBC runs March 4–17 in Miami, where Yamamoto hopes to help Japan chase another title.

 

Dodgers Reload the Depth Chart as Three-Peat Chase Begins
The Dodgers kept it in the family, re-signing Miguel Rojas and Brusdar Graterol and bringing back outfielder Alex Call on one-year deals. The trio adds steady depth across the infield, bullpen, and outfield as LA keeps its eyes locked on a third straight World Series run.

 

Kyle Tucker joins the Dodgers on a 4-year, $240 million contract
Kyle Tucker is headed to Los Angeles after choosing the Dodgers in free agency, signing a four-year, $240 million contract over offers from the Mets and Blue Jays. On the signing, Tucker said the Dodgers’ championship culture — plus the city and fanbase — helped make the decision easier: “This team and this city and the fanbase kind of makes it a little bit easier… try to win another World Series.” The deal also includes opt-outs after years two and three, leaving the door open for a longer stay.