MLB GM Meetings: Takeaways from Dodgers’ Brandon Gomes

At the Major League Baseball General Managers meetings in Las Vegas, Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes outlined the team's offseason strategy. Gomes confirmed that the Dodgers remain in contact with free-agent left-hander Tarik Skubal's camp and plan to meet with him. The club is also closely monitoring 18-year-old Japanese pitching prospect Shoki Oda, who plans to bypass Nippon Professional Baseball to sign directly with an MLB organization.

The Dodgers are addressing roster depth following the retirement of Miguel Rojas, who transitioned into a player development role. Los Angeles claimed infielder Christian Cairo off waivers from the New York Mets and hired Pedro Guerrero as hitting coach. Gomes also discussed potential ongoing conversations with free agent Kiké Hernández and emphasized the offseason development needed for young players Hyeseong Kim and Josue De Paula.