The 2026 baseball season is officially in the books, and with it, the Los Angeles Dodgers have their initial 40-man roster set before what could be a wild ride into 2027. Forget about celebrating anything for a minute, because the biggest news isn’t a new signing or a big trade, it’s the ominous cloud of a potential lockout hanging over Major League Baseball. The collective bargaining agreement, the very backbone of how our league operates, expires on December 1, 2026. If history tells us anything, and it usually does, a lockout is expected. That means zero major league transactions until a new deal is hammered out. Remember the 2021-22 offseason? That lockout stretched all the way to March 10, pushing back the start of the 2022 regular season by two weeks. This isn’t just a fun little break, this is real, and it could seriously mess with how teams build for next year, including the Dodgers.
Dodgers’ Offseason Snapshot: Who’s On Board Before The Freeze?
So, with that looming uncertainty, let’s take a look at who’s currently on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster as of the very first day of the offseason. They’ve got a total of 35 players listed across all positions. The pitching staff is a hefty 21 arms deep, including established guys like Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It’s also interesting to see Edwin Díaz, the flamethrower, on there. Bobby Miller and Landon Knack are still around, too. This is the core the Dodgers are trying to protect or build around before the transaction freeze hits.
Star Power and Depth: The Other Faces of the Roster
Beyond the mound, the Dodgers still boast some serious star power. Shohei Ohtani, the one-of-a-kind two-way player, is firmly on the roster, as expected. Behind the plate, they’re carrying four catchers, with veteran Will Smith leading the charge. The infield is locked down by powerhouses like Mookie Betts, who’s logged an incredible 12.070 years of service, Freddie Freeman, and Max Muncy. You also see younger guys like Alex Freeland in the mix. Out in the grass, the outfield has five names, including veteran Teoscar Hernández. It’s a mix of proven talent and some younger players like Josue De Paula who are looking to make their mark. This roster, as it stands, is what the Dodgers have to work with until the CBA mess gets sorted out, or until the expected lockout prevents any more moves.
What’s Next: The Waiting Game Begins
With the CBA deadline just around the corner, every fan across MLB, not just in Los Angeles, is holding their breath. Will this lockout be as disruptive as the last one? How long will it take to get a new deal? For the Dodgers, their current 40-man roster is essentially frozen until further notice once that deadline hits. We’re all left to speculate how this will impact potential free agent signings or trades for every team in the league. Get ready for a long, quiet winter, because the real action might not start until well into 2027.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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