Dodgers fans just bookmarked this Andrew Friedman quote amidst Freddy Peralta rumors

Leave it to the Los Angeles Dodgers to introduce Kyle Tucker and leave fans wondering if there is another move for an All-Star lined up before the offseason closes in the same breath. While it feels like it's only a matter of time before Tarik Skubal is pitching in Los Angeles, a recent report from The Athletic's (subscription required) Katie Woo suggests the Dodgers are still in the mix for Freddy Peralta.

Editor's Note: Turns out Andrew Friedman was right, at least when it comes to Freddy Peralta. The Milwaukee Brewers traded Peralta to the New York Mets in a deal that also includes top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.

After the Dodgers signed All-Star closer Edwin Diaz during Winter Meetings, it was Woo who left the door open to the team signing Tucker. With him now in the fold, the MLB insider reported that the Dodgers remain engaged with the Milwaukee Brewers about a potential trade.

Recent reports have suggested that Peralta will be on the move before Opening Day, and it's possible that the Brewers may be inching toward a resolution. Now that the New York Yankees have a resolution with Cody Bellinger, they might be ready to include Jasson Domínguez as part of their proposal for Peralta.

But, as Woo mentions, the Dodgers have kept their farm system intact this offseason. With Milwaukee seeking a package of prospects and major league-ready players that would allow them to remain in contention in the National League Central, Los Angeles would be the best team to do business with.

Of course, the Brewers' wanting to remain in contention could be a reason that pushes them to make a trade with the Yankees instead of the Dodgers. During Tucker's press conference, Andrew Friedman was asked if the Dodgers are still in the market for a starting pitcher, and Friedman had a matter-of-fact response.

Andrew Friedman's response to starting pitching rumors may not tell the full story.

Friedman's response may be a matter of semantics. Given that the Dodgers, as currently constructed, have enough pitching depth to have a six-man rotation, or even a hybrid version of one, it would stand to reason that they aren't explicitly shopping for a starting pitcher. In other words, it doesn't make much sense for the Dodgers to entertain the idea of signing Framber Valdez, Zac Gallen, or any of the starters remaining on the free-agent market.

It also doesn't serve his purpose to outright say that the Dodgers are looking to trade for a starting pitcher.

If the Dodgers identify a path to Peralta between now and the start of the regular season, chances are they will pursue it. In other words, never say never, which is certainly the normal way to operate in Dodgers land when talking about potential moves.