Dodgers free-agent outlook: Joey Gallo looking for next restart, with hopes of better results

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Joey Gallo was traded to the Dodgers in July. He had a terrible season in New York and is looking for a new start. His agent says he has interest from a number of teams.  The Dodgers exited October after just four playoff games. Galla didn't play a single at-bat. The Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman believes Gallos has a "compelling upside story" . Texas banned shifts in 2021. It's possible that Gallot's batting line will improve.

Dodgers have an opening in center field after non-tendering Cody Bellinger. Joey Gallo has played 56 games in the big leagues. The Dodgers have also intimated that James Outman could see more regular time next season.

Aaron Judge, Brandon Nimmo and Mitch Haniger are the top outfielders on the market. Andrew Benintendi had a .734 OPS as a Yankee and missed their postseason run due to injury. Jurickson Profar is coming off a career year in San Diego but is limited to left field. Kevin Kiermaier, David Peralta and Michael Brantley could be stopgap solutions.

Joey Gallo is a free agent. He could be sold to a team looking for a buy-low candidate. The Giants, Angels and Blue Jays are interested in signing him.

Joey Gallo is a free agent. He is expected to sign a one-year contract worth $13 million.

Gallo's market is uncertain. The Dodgers have other priorities to focus on first.


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