the Evil Empire of 2025: LA Dodgers Winter Signing Update

• position: Left-handed bullpen pitcher
• contract: Four years, $72 million total (approx.)
• average annualized salary: $18 million (approximately KRW 252 million)

notable: This contract is considered the highest ever for a bullpen pitcher. with the addition of Scott, known as the Ohtani Killer , we can expect crazy thingsfrom Ohtani next season

• 2024 Season Stats: 9-6, 1.75 ERA, 72 innings pitched, 84 strikeouts

blake Snell Left-handed starter 5 years, $182 million

• position: Left-handed starting pitcher
• contract: 5 years, $182 million total ($254.2 million)
• average annualized salary: $36.4 million

notable: The contract structure is known to be unique, and the specific year-by-year salary distribution has not been disclosed.With the addition of Snell, known as the Dodger Killer ,the Dodgers are a lock to win the World Seriesnext season

his 2024 season stats are 5 wins, 3.12 ERA, 104 innings, 145 strikeouts.

rHP Roki Sasaki signed aone-year , $760,000 minor league contract

• position: Right-handed starting pitcher
• contract: 6 years, $30 million total (approx. KRW 390 million)
• average annual salary: $5 million (approx. KRW 6.5 billion)

notable: Sasaki received a $6.5 million signing bonus as an international amateur, and will participate in spring training as an invitee in 2025 with the goal of making the major league roster.he thrived in Japan with a 160+ pound fastball, including a perfect game,but his durability is questionable , so it remains to be seen if he can survivein LA and contribute to a winning team.His Japanese record is 29-15 with a 2.46 ERA in 64 games and 394.2 innings over four seasons

teoscar Hernandez Outfielder 3 years, $66 million

• position: Utility player
• contract: One year, $6.5 million (approx. 91 million won)
• annualized salary: $6.5 million (approx. KRW 91 billion)
• notable: hernandez played a key role in the Dodgers’ postseason run and was re-signed amidst fan support.

histremendous performance in the World Series winearned hima three-yearextension, and he’s ready to play for achampionship once again.

in 2024, he hit .272 with 160 hits, 33 home runs, 84 runs scored , an OPS of .840, and 99 RBI in154 games .

hye-Sung Kim Utility 3 years, $12.5 million

• position: Infielder
• contract: 3 years guaranteed + 2 club options, totaling up to $22 million
• guaranteed amount: $12.5 million (approx. KRW16.5 billion)
• first-year salary: $2.5 million (approx. KRW 3.3 billion)
• notable: hye-sung was signed by the Dodgers for his outstanding defense and baserunning ability in the KBO, and his future salary is structured to rise gradually.

with these signings, the Dodgers bolstered their starting rotation, bullpen, and infield, with the addition of Blake Snell and Loki Sasaki adding depth to the starting rotation and the addition of Tanner Scott adding stability to the bullpen. the versatility of Enrique Hernandez and Hye-Sung Kim will further enhance the team’s flexibility