The Los Angeles Dodgers have added a new outfielder to their roster, reportedly striking a one-year, $17 million deal with Michael Conforto, reported by MLB.
The deal was confirmed late Sunday night by multiple sources, with Mark Feinsand and Alden González reporting that the Dodgers have reached an agreement with the veteran outfielder.
Conforto, who spent the past two seasons with the San Francisco Giants, joins the Dodgers after a successful 2023 campaign. After missing the entire 2022 season due to a shoulder injury, Conforto bounced back with a .237 batting average, 66 RBIs, and 20 home runs. His performance last season marked the healthiest stretch of his career since 2019, aside from a minor hamstring strain in May. Conforto had signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the Giants ahead of the 2023 season. However, the Giants finished with an 80-82 record and missed the playoffs for a third consecutive year.
Now, Conforto will head to a Dodgers team coming off their World Series victory. In October, the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 to capture their eighth title, their first since 2020. The team has been active in the offseason, making several key acquisitions, including signing pitcher Blake Snell to a $182 million deal and reaching a $74 million contract extension with utility player Tommy Edman, reported by Sports Illustrated.
Despite already committing $256 million this offseason, the Dodgers aren’t slowing down. Reports indicate that the team is still “in on” outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who became a free agent after his one-year deal with the team expired.
The Dodgers are clearly not hesitant to invest in their roster as they gear up for another potential World Series run, aiming for a second consecutive title in 2025.