Dodgers have one massive obstacle to clear if spot-on Yankees trade fit is available

The Dodgers are the sleeping giant of the offseason. Even with limited roster space, they could do anything with their limitless resources. They didn't need to sign Edwin Díaz, but they did. They don't have to sign Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger, but they could.

Even though they have plenty of internal options for second base, they're still showing interest in the Cardinals' Brendan Donovan, who is kind of a harder-hitting version of Tommy Edman. However, with two years of team control left and four straight seasons of pretty consistent performance at the plate (he was an All-Star for the first time this year), St. Louis' asking price will be high.

There may be a slightly cheaper option (at least in terms of trade value) out there. The Yankees are reportedly listening on Jazz Chisholm Jr., who is projected to make $10.2 million in arbitration. That's almost two times more than Donovan is expected to make, but Chisholm has one fewer year of team control left.

The Yankees have yet to do literally anything of impact this offseason and might continue to stand pat, but if Brian Cashman does decide to wake up at some point, Chisholm could be worth a call on.

Dodgers could trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. as Yankees stay open to offers

Chisholm set career highs in home runs (31), RBI (80), and walks (58) with the Yankees this season, and he got his second All-Star nod and first Silver Slugger for it. He also plays an excellent second base (though a less excellent third), and, despite a league average sprint speed, is daring the base paths. That last bit helps because Dodgers aren't great runners. He could also get some reps in the outfield; center field is his second-most played position, even if he didn't log innings there in 2025.

The elephant in the room could be Miguel Rojas, who had a contentious relationship with Chisholm during their time together on the Marlins (and all accounts of their feud do not reflect well on Rojas), but if Rojas is going to maintain his reputation as a clubhouse linchpin for the Dodgers, he would just have to find a way to get them past it.

Again, the Dodgers aren't hurting for anything except perhaps one more bullpen arm, but Chisholm would be cheaper than Donovan, functionally pretty similar on the field, and a much needed younger bat that could be extended.