As the offseason progresses, the Los Angeles Dodgers are examining their infield configuration, with second base standing out as a position in flux. Following a 2026 campaign that relied on a committee approach, the team is currently weighing its options for the upcoming season.
2026 Performance at Second Base
Alex Freeland led the Dodgers with 67 starts and 579 defensive innings at second base in 2026, primarily during the first two and a half months while Tommy Edman recovered from ankle surgery. Edman finished second on the team with 42 starts and 386 1/3 innings, while the retired Miguel Rojas contributed 36 starts and 302 1/3 innings. All three players delivered above-average defensive metrics according to both Defensive Runs Saved and Fielding Run Value.
Overall, Dodgers second basemen accumulated 2.2 Wins Above Replacement, placing them 15th in Major League Baseball per FanGraphs. While defense anchored this production, the position lagged offensively, ranking 20th in wRC+ at 89 and 22nd in slugging percentage at .358. The group also tied for 15th in on-base percentage (.318) and batting average (.249), while their total of nine home runs ranked 28th across the league, ahead of only the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals.
Current Roster and Offseason Search
With Rojas retired, the Dodgers’ current internal options at the position include Edman, Freeland, and Hyeseong Kim, though Kim has yet to prove he can sustain success against major league pitching over a full stretch. The team also recently claimed utility player Christian Cairo off waivers ahead of his potential major league debut.
While positions such as designated hitter with Shohei Ohtani, first base with Freddie Freeman, the outfield, catcher, and spots occupied by veterans Mookie Betts and Max Muncy feature established starters, second base offers a clear opportunity for an upgrade in 2027.
As reported by Katie Woo at The Athletic, the Dodgers are actively pursuing a right-handed-hitting infielder. Such an addition would allow Tommy Edman to assume a utility role, give Mookie Betts necessary rest, and bolster depth behind Alex Freeland. Furthermore, Fabian Ardaya reported at The Athletic that the club has expressed interest in versatile infielders Mauricio Dubón and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
With multiple candidates under consideration, second base for the Dodgers in 2027 is expected to see contributions from a rotation of players.
