Dodgers' Tucker Praises Stacked Roster Ahead of 2026 Season

The outfielder says LA's talented group of players is "pretty cool and pretty special"

Feb. 24, 2026 at 10:39pm

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Newly signed Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker recently commented on the team's stacked roster ahead of the 2026 MLB season, saying the group of players is "very talented" and that it's "been cool" to interact with them on a more personal level after watching from afar.

Why it matters

The Dodgers have assembled one of the most talented rosters in baseball, with stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman leading a deep lineup and rotation. Anything short of a World Series title will be seen as a disappointment for this powerhouse team.

The details

Tucker, who signed with the Dodgers this offseason, praised the team's depth and talent, noting that players like Teoscar Hernandez and Will Smith would be among the best on most other teams but are not even in the Dodgers' top four hitters. The rotation features aces Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell, while the team also added closer Edwin Diaz in the offseason.

  • The Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles in the previous two seasons.

The players

Kyle Tucker

The newly signed Dodgers outfielder who commented on the team's talented roster.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

A star pitcher in the Dodgers' rotation.

Blake Snell

Another ace in the Dodgers' starting pitching rotation.

Edwin Diaz

The closer the Dodgers signed in the offseason to anchor their bullpen.

Shohei Ohtani

One of the Dodgers' star hitters and a key part of their loaded lineup.

Mookie Betts

Another superstar in the Dodgers' star-studded lineup.

Freddie Freeman

The Dodgers' star first baseman and a key part of their powerful offense.

Teoscar Hernandez

A talented hitter who would be among the best on most teams but is not even one of the Dodgers' top four players.

Will Smith

Another talented hitter who would star on most teams but is overshadowed by the Dodgers' depth.

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What they’re saying

“It's been awesome. This group of guys... obviously very talented. It's been cool to kind of watch from afar, but being in this clubhouse now and kind of interacting with guys on a more personal level is pretty cool and pretty special. I'm just happy to be in this organization with this team... There's a lot of phenomenal players on this team.”

— Kyle Tucker

The takeaway

The Dodgers have assembled a roster so talented that even their fourth-best hitter would be among the best players on most other teams. Anything short of a World Series title will be seen as a disappointment for this powerhouse squad, which is poised for another dominant season in 2026.