As the LA Dodgers attempt to win their third consecutive World Series title, the possibility of additional trades has been raised in the United States.
Dodgers Nation, an American media outlet that mainly covers Dodgers news, reported, “The most traded player on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster is outfielder Ryan Ward (28).”
The Dodgers are aiming for an overwhelming win this season with virtually perfect power.
However, if I were to point out a variable, it would be that the key infielders are older. Freddie Freeman is 37 years old, Max Muncy is 36 years old, and Mookie Betts is 34 years old. All of the team’s starting infielders are in their mid-30s or approaching their mid-30s. Additionally, veteran Miguel Rojas is 37 years old and it is no exaggeration to say that he is close to retirement. Kike Hernández is also 35 years old, so it can be said that he is not young blood.
The media is mentioning infielder Mark Vientos (27), currently playing for the New York Mets, as one of their alternatives. The media explained, “If the Dodgers recruit him, they will add weight to the infield and at the same time infuse young blood.”
Mark Vientos was selected by the New York Mets with the 59th overall pick in the second round of the 2017 rookie draft, and debuted on the big league stage in September 2022. Can play third base and first base. In the 2024 season, he played in 111 games and had a batting average of 0.266, 27 home runs, 71 RBI, and OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.838. In the 2025 season, he played in 121 games and recorded a batting average of 0.233, 17 home runs, 61 RBI, and OPS of 0.702.
The media then pointed out, “In order to recruit Vientos, we need to give up Ryan Ward as a key trade card. If he moves to the Mets, who are in desperate need of outfield reinforcement, he may be able to secure a starting position.”
There is no other special reason. It’s simply because the Dodgers’ outfield is filled with outstanding players. The media analyzed, “Ward has outstanding skills,” but added, “Currently, Teoscar Hernández has renewed his contract with the Dodgers. Also, with the addition of Kyle Tucker, the outfield has become saturated. At the same time, Ward’s position has also narrowed.”
