Overview
- At the Dodgers' first official workout, manager Dave Roberts had newcomers Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz address teammates on why they chose Los Angeles.
- Roberts said their remarks focused on the club’s attention to detail, on-field professionalism, and support for players’ families.
- Tucker later told MLB Network Radio he is grateful to join a clubhouse stacked with “phenomenal” talent.
- Both stars signed shorter-term, high-salary contracts in free agency to join the Dodgers for 2026.
- President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman described the goal as being a true destination for players, even as outside commentary continues to question the team’s payroll and push salary-cap ideas.