The Los Angeles Dodgers have bolstered their outfield for 2026 by signing free agent Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract, positioning him in right field. Teoscar Hernández shifts to left field, while Andy Pages remains in center. Depth options include recent waiver claim Michael Siani and prospects from the farm system.
As Spring Training approaches, the Dodgers are addressing their outfield's underwhelming performance from 2025. The team signed Kyle Tucker, the top free agent available, clarifying their plans despite lingering questions about depth.
Tucker, who won a Gold Glove in right field in 2022, will start there for Los Angeles. His 2025 defensive metrics showed a -2 outs above average, an improvement over Hernández's -9 OAA, which ranked fourth-worst among qualified right fielders. Hernández moves to left field. In center, Andy Pages continues after a strong 2025, with his arm strength averaging 94.4 mph in the 98th percentile among qualified players.
For depth, the Dodgers rely on Tommy Edman, who could play center but is more likely at second base; he underwent right ankle surgery in the offseason and is questionable for Opening Day. Alex Call, acquired from the Nationals last year, hit .247 with a .717 OPS in 38 games. Ryan Ward, Pacific Coast League MVP, joins the 40-man roster without a major league debut. Michael Siani adds center-field options after the Dodgers reclaimed him off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday, following his designation for assignment to accommodate Tucker.
Siani, 26, has bounced between contenders: claimed by the Dodgers on December 12, designated January 21, then briefly with the Yankees before returning. His major league career shows a .547 OPS over 160 games with the Reds and Cardinals.
Off the 40-man roster, the Dodgers may pursue free agent Kiké Hernández, a postseason left fielder last year, though his elbow surgery could delay a deal. The farm system offers outfield prospects like Josue De Paula (No. 15 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100), Zyhir Hope (No. 27), Eduardo Quintero (No. 30), and Mike Sirota (No. 60), with others like James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard potentially ready for call-ups.