Tommy Edman, a utility player, was recently acquired by the

Los Angeles Dodgers from the St. Louis Cardinals in the start of August.

Although he had not yet played in 2024 due to his recuperation from offseason wrist surgery,

they were aware that he was a gifted player who could be used at several spots.

The Dodgers could not have predicted Edman’s influence on the team’s World Series victory,

but they did know he would get to play.

According to Jon Morosi of MLB, the Dodgers have allegedly initiated preliminary contract extension

talks with Edman’s team just months after he made his Dodgers and season debut on August 19.

Edman, who will be a free agent after the 2025 campaign, is already deserving of a possible deal this offseason.

This offseason, the Dodgers must decide on a number of important players,

including whether to re-sign free agents Teoscar Hernández and Jack Flaherty.

Edman’s extension negotiations are also being brought to the mix.

In his short tenure with the Dodgers, Edman proved to be a valuable member of the squad.

Edman hit.237 with six home runs and 20 RBIs in 37 Dodgers games during the regular season.

Edman covered a variety of defensive spots for the Dodgers when injuries were needed.

He excels at shortstop,

a position the Dodgers had been lacking a long-term solution for the whole season before he joined the team.

In the end, Edman’s postseason performance most likely solidified the team’s interest in an extension.

With 11 hits, five runs, three doubles, one home run, and eleven RBIs at the end of the National League

Championship Series against the New York Mets—

including a home run in the series-ending Game 6 victory—Edman put up amazing numbers.

Edman helped the Dodgers win their ninth World Series by hitting 20 hits,

12 runs, two home runs, 13 RBIs, and five stolen bases in the postseason, slashing.328/.354/.508 overall.

He has proven to be an essential component of the team’s success and was voted the NLCS MVP.

Several rivals are showing interest in the Dodgers World Series champion.

At the trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers sent starting pitcher Jack Flaherty to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Flaherty, who has since entered free agency, assisted the Dodgers in winning their eighth World Series in October.

Following a solid performance in Los Angeles, the right-hander has rightfully attracted interest from a number of teams throughout the league.

According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Flaherty might be acquired this winter by the New York Yankees,

San Diego Padres, or Los Angeles Angels. Regarding the Yankees, Morosi stated on MLB Network, ”

Remember back to the trade deadline, they were involved in the Jack Flaherty sweepstakes.”

“The Yankees may still have a hand in Flaherty.” ”

Given how intense things got in that NL West rivalry [between the Dodgers and Padres],

I’d be a little surprised if [Flaherty] crosses that rubicon,” Flaherty continued.

However, Mike Shildt’s admiration for Jack Flaherty remained unwavering.

That respect remains even in the face of the playoffs’ intensity.

We also can’t rule out the Angels, another SoCal team that is known to be active in beginning pitching.”

Starting pitching is one of the Dodgers’ most pressing offseason requirements,

but the organization is hoping to sign one of the top free agents, such as Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes, or Max Fried.

More teams will probably want to add Flaherty once those three pitchers are off the market.

Roki Sasaki, an international amateur free agent, is another player the Dodgers are interested in signing.

The Dodgers are unlikely to look for Flaherty to return if they are successful in acquiring Sasaki and a top free agency pitching.

The right-hander might very well earn his large salary elsewhere,

even if he enjoyed playing for the Dodgers as a hometown player.

In 162 innings pitched for the Tigers and Dodgers, Flaherty recorded a 3.17 ERA, 194 strikeouts, and 38 walks.

Flaherty would undoubtedly strengthen any rotation, despite having a slightly rough postseason with an ERA of 7.36.