LOS ANGELES — The MLB offseason is officially underway, and as expected, free agency has opened with more anticipation than action. Unlike the frantic early signing periods seen in the NFL and NBA, baseball’s winter market is slow to heat up — even if early conversations may already be quietly happening behind the scenes.
Among this year’s top pitching targets, one name stands out for bullpen-hungry contenders: elite closer Edwin Díaz. And according to new odds posted by BetOnline.ag, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to sign him, listed at 5/2 (+250).
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The Dodgers have made bullpen upgrades a priority in recent winters, and Díaz — a two-time All-Star and Reliever of the Year — is widely viewed as the most impactful late-inning arm on the market. Los Angeles leads a crowded field of suitors that includes several postseason contenders.
Edwin Diaz – Next Team Odds
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Los Angeles Dodgers — 5/2 (+250)
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San Francisco Giants — 4/1
Díaz headlines a deep class of available pitchers, which also includes Framber Valdez, Ranger Suárez, Dylan Cease, Michael King and Zac Gallen. Several teams are expected to be aggressive — but so far, no major deals have materialized.
Other Pitcher Favorites
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Dylan Cease: Braves (2/1), Astros (3/1)
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Framber Valdez: Mets (2/1), Blue Jays (5/2)
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Michael King: Blue Jays (2/1), Angels (3/1)
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Ranger Suárez: Red Sox (3/1), Braves (4/1)
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Zac Gallen: Orioles (3/1), Giants (7/2)
The Dodgers appear in the mix for nearly every top arm, but Díaz is the one oddsmakers believe they are most likely to land. Real-time odds for all six pitchers can be found at BetOnline.ag.
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Free agency has only just begun, and with star arms available and contenders looking to reload, the market won’t stay quiet for long — especially if the Dodgers make the first big move.