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HUGE DODGERS NEWS! Two of the biggest Los Angeles Dodgers offseason dreams could be slipping away! The latest reports suggest LA is NOT interested in a blockbuster trade for a young shortstop like Elly De La Cruz, while Tarik Skubal's contract demands could make a Dodgers reunion extremely difficult! Jace Andrews breaks down the latest Dodgers news and rumors. On today's Dodgers Digest, we're breaking down Katie Woo's latest reporting on the Dodgers' 2027 roster plans, Jeff Passan's Tarik Skubal free agency update, and why Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes might take a much quieter approach than Dodgers fans expected! ELLY DE LA CRUZ TRADE RUMORS OVER?! According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the Dodgers plan to KEEP Mookie Betts at shortstop and are not looking to trade for a younger superstar at the position. That's a HUGE blow to the Elly De La Cruz trade speculation that has surrounded Los Angeles this offseason! Instead of sacrificing top prospects for Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson or another young shortstop, LA reportedly wants a right-handed middle infielder who can back up shortstop and second base. That type of move could allow Tommy Edman to stay in a versatile role while giving Betts and Alex Freeland additional support. Does this mean the Dodgers are officially OUT on Elly? Nothing is final, but a blockbuster trade no longer appears to be part of the current plan! TARIK SKUBAL LEAVING THE DODGERS?! The news isn't much better for fans hoping Los Angeles will re-sign Tarik Skubal. ESPN insider Jeff Passan reports that Skubal is looking for a LONG-TERM contract rather than a shorter, high-dollar deal. The problem? The Dodgers reportedly prefer a short-term contract with a massive average annual value, similar to the Kyle Tucker deal. With the New York Mets and other teams pursuing Skubal, could LA lose the two-time Cy Young Award winner in free agency? Brandon Gomes has confirmed the Dodgers have contacted Skubal's camp and expect to meet, so a return is still possible. But will either side compromise on the contract length? 🔥 TODAY'S DODGERS NEWS & RUMORS: Elly De La Cruz Dodgers trade rumors cooling off Dodgers keeping Mookie Betts at shortstop Katie Woo's Dodgers roster report Gunnar Henderson and young shortstop trade speculation Dodgers seeking middle-infield depth Tarik Skubal long-term contract demands Jeff Passan's Skubal free agency report Dodgers prefer shorter Skubal deal Mets vs. Dodgers in Skubal sweepstakes Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes offseason plans Dodgers 2027 roster and starting rotation Are the Dodgers making the right call by protecting their prospects and avoiding another massive contract, or could this cost them a shot at the 2027 World Series? SUBSCRIBE to DODGERS DIGEST for daily Dodgers news, Dodgers trade rumors, Dodgers free agency updates, roster moves and MLB offseason coverage! --- Dodgers Digest is a YouTube Channel that covers all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors regarding the Los Angeles Dodgers. We provide comprehensive coverage on game highlights, player performances, and in-depth analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Tyler Glasnow, and Teoscar Hernández, as well as insights from Manager Dave Roberts and President of Baseball Operations Brandon Gomes. Stay tuned for all the exciting updates and engaging content on everything Dodgers! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- Dodgers Digest is a Los Angeles Dodgers news channel focused on relivering the latest Dodgers news, Dodgers Rumors, Dodgers trades, and more involving Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw, Teoscar Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Andy Pages, Miguel Rojas, James Outman, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dustin May, and more. MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions,Dodgers news today,Dodgers trade rumors,Elly De La Cruz Dodgers,Elly De La Cruz trade rumors,Dodgers Mookie Betts shortstop,Katie Woo Dodgers,Gunnar Henderson Dodgers,Tarik Skubal Dodgers,Tarik Skubal contract,Jeff Passan Skubal,Dodgers Skubal free agency,Skubal Mets,Dodgers offseason,Dodgers 2027 roster,Andrew Friedman Dodgers,Brandon Gomes,Dodgers Digest #Dodgers #DodgersNews #EllyDeLaCruz #TarikSkubal #DodgersRumors #DodgersDigest

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