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Dodgers Rumors: Alex Vesia free agency shaping up to be LAD loss

The Dodgers have some heavy competition if they hope to retain Alex Vesia.
ByPat Ragazzo
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Oct 7, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Oct 7, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their entire starting lineup returning in 2027, but need to make some additions to their pitching staff. One name that they shouldn't let out the door is free agent left-handed relief pitcher Alex Vesia.

Vesia is highly sought after on the open market and drawing heavy interest from more than half the league, according to The Athletic. One of the teams reportedly showing interest in Vesia is the New York Mets, who are trying to bring in high-leverage bullpen help.

Dodgers might lose Alex Vesia in free agency as sharks swarm

Vesia has been one of the best relievers in baseball for the last three seasons. In six years with the Dodgers, the left-hander has a 6.3 bWAR and 2.66 ERA in 367 appearances for the team.

But with the way Vesia's market appears to be shaping up early on, it seems like the Dodgers could lose him to an outside suitor that's more bullpen-needy. The Dodgers have kind of painted themselves into a corner on this one with their bullpen moves in recent years, investing heavily in Edwin Diaz (three-years, $69 million) and Tanner Scott (four-years, $72 million) the last two years.

Are the Dodgers really going to spend more big bucks on a non-closer when they already have Diaz and Scott? That strategy doesn't seem very Dodger-like, nor is it very realistic when it comes to taking on long-term assets. Vesia, 30, has earned a multi-year deal, and chances are that it won't be coming from the Dodgers.

The Dodgers also have bigger priorities, a list which starts with retaining two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, who is also a free agent. The idea of re-signing Vesia will probably take a back seat to the Dodgers' pursuit of re-signing Skubal. The Dodgers, according to GM Brandon Gomes, will be one of several teams meeting with Skubal in the near future. Los Angeles acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline.

So, while it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for the Dodgers to have interest in bringing back Vesia, It just looks like they will be focused elsewhere, such as the Skubal market. That doesn't change the fact that it would be a huge loss for the team and bullpen if Vesia departs. However, Vesia is drawing heavy interest around the league and the Dodgers must be prepared to lose the lefty reliever this offseason.

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