Not all of MLB’s most lucrative offseason free agent deals paying off — with Dodgers at forefront
The Los Angeles Dodgers' significant offseason investments in players Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker have not yielded the expected results. Díaz has struggled with a poor ERA and is sidelined due to surgery, while Tucker's performance has not matched his high salary. These developments highlight the risks associated with high-profile free agent signings in Major League Baseball.
- ▪Edwin Díaz was signed for three years at $69 million but has a 10.50 ERA in seven outings.
- ▪Díaz is currently out for the season after undergoing elbow surgery.
- ▪Kyle Tucker signed a four-year deal worth $240 million but has not performed up to expectations.
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hardball Joel Sherman Not all of MLB’s most lucrative offseason free agent deals paying off — with Dodgers at forefront By Joel Sherman Published May 16, 2026, 11:59 a.m. ET Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) reacts to striking out against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Remember the fear and loathing that set in when the Dodgers flexed to seeming overkill to sign Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker? The two-time champions — the team that appeared to have it all — added the perceived best closer and position player in the previous free agent market.
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