Padres star Manny Machado has no problem with the rival Dodgers continuing to spend on players while his own team -- and others -- takes a backseat to free agency ... .
On Sunday, the Mets announced they had claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los AngelesDodgers, for whom he won a ring in 2025. Rortvedt had been designated for assignment by the Dodgers, which is what allowed the Mets to claim him.
This is a very fun addition for the Astros...More ... He's struggled in the years since, and in 2024, he spent time with the Blue Jays (44 games), the Los AngelesDodgers (30 games), and the Atlanta Braves (4 games) before he left for the Royals in 2025 ... .
Coming off an offseason in which the Dodgers spent over $300 million on just two free agents, the two-time defending champions’ luxurious spending has undoubtedly been a topic of conversation and consternation around Major League Baseball.
The former All-Star is still a free agent after choosing the open market in November following a difficult 2025 season with the Los AngelesDodgers... hitter-friendly environment than DodgerStadium.
The SanDiego Padres are in a tough spot going forward, as they have to compete with the Los AngelesDodgers in the NL West. While the Padres have a solid team, the Dodgers huge spending gives them a big advantage.
Los AngelesDodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, right, of Japan, smiles as he talks with Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing after a live batting practice pitching session during spring training baseball Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Phoenix... .