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Dodgers' $309 M Spend Falters, Yet Young Stars Shine

5/1/2026

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  • The Los Angeles Dodgers spent $309 million on winter contracts, yet several high-profile signings have underperformed.
  • Andy Pages and Dalton Rushing are emerging as Dodgers stars.
  • Kyle Tucker posted a 99 OPS+ rating; Edwin Díaz struggled before elbow surgery to remove loose bodies.
  • Roki Sasaki’s return has been disastrous—16 runs, 28 hits, seven homers, 13 walks in 22.2 innings—yet the Dodgers remain talent-rich and able to contend for the NL West title.