MLB.com beat reporter Sonja Chen fielded fan questions on the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025-26 offseason plans during a Reddit AMA on Thursday. Discussions covered outfield strategies, potential reunions, and player developments as the team eyes a three-peat.
In the r/Dodgers subreddit AMA, Sonja Chen addressed several key topics surrounding the Dodgers' preparations following their recent World Series success. Fans inquired about bolstering the outfield to add youth and athleticism, with Chen noting that many top prospects are one to two years from the majors. 'By 2027, they should theoretically have quite a few younger, more athletic options in the outfield,' she said. She expressed surprise at a potential long-term deal for free agent Kyle Tucker, suggesting shorter-term external help instead to preserve spots for prospects.
On the possibility of reuniting with former Dodger Cody Bellinger, Chen saw a fit due to his versatility at first base, which could aid rising prospects. However, she cautioned that other teams might offer Bellinger longer contracts, especially if Tucker signs elsewhere first.
Chen highlighted her intrigue with pitcher Roki Sasaki's transition back to the rotation after a strong relief stint. 'His stuff played so much better in his return to relief that I'm wondering how that will translate to starting,' she remarked, adding that a full offseason with the Dodgers could prove beneficial.
Other questions touched on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's English proficiency, with Chen confirming he speaks and understands a fair amount but prefers interpreters for comfort. She also shared preferences for covering teams like the Rays, Rockies, Mariners, Brewers, or Padres in pursuit of a first World Series, or even low-winning smaller-market clubs for deeper storytelling. For road food, Chen praised Toronto, citing an Italian sandwich from Alfie's on Baldwin Street.