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Dodgers Seek Versatile Infielder to Bolster Bench
Former Yankees batting champion with .759 OPS could be a fit
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:57pm
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The Dodgers' search for a versatile utility infielder to bolster their bench could pay dividends in a long season and playoff run.Oklahoma City TodayThe Los Angeles Dodgers have a stacked roster, but one area where they lack depth is on the bench. With second baseman Hyeseong Kim starting the season in Triple-A, the Dodgers could use a versatile infielder to provide more options off the bench, similar to a player like former Yankees star DJ LeMahieu.
Why it matters
The Dodgers are perennial World Series contenders, but having a versatile bench player who can fill in at multiple positions could give them an edge, especially late in close games or during the playoffs when depth becomes crucial.
The details
The Dodgers currently have Dalton Rushing as the backup catcher, with Alex Freeland and Santiago Espinal as infield options off the bench. Adding a player like LeMahieu, who has a career .759 OPS and can play multiple infield positions, could provide more flexibility and offensive production from the bench.
- Hyeseong Kim began the 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
The players
Hyeseong Kim
The Dodgers' starting second baseman to begin the 2026 season.
Dalton Rushing
The Dodgers' backup catcher to start the 2026 season.
Alex Freeland
An infield option off the Dodgers' bench in 2026.
Santiago Espinal
An infield option off the Dodgers' bench in 2026.
DJ LeMahieu
A former Yankees star who could be a fit as a versatile infielder off the Dodgers' bench.
The takeaway
The Dodgers have the talent to contend for a World Series, but adding a versatile infielder like DJ LeMahieu to their bench could give them an extra boost and help them navigate the long season and playoffs.
