Longtime Dodgers Free Agent Target Has Option Declined, Officially Heads to Free Agency

Could this pairing finally happen?

As the Dodgers start their offseason, they have a ton of needs to address. Of course, the starting pitcher issues are the priority, but they should be active across the board.

The team knows that they were embarrassed in the postseason once again, and they want to do whatever it takes to not have that happen again. We could see some big moves from this Dodgers team this winter, and fans are expecting it.

There has been one player that has long been on the Dodgers radar, and now he is a free agent. No, it isn’t Shohei Ohtani, but rather infielder Tim Anderson from the Chicago White Sox.

Breaking: The White Sox are declining the option on shortstop Tim Anderson. He’s a free agent.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) November 4, 2023

Chicago declined his option for next season, making him officially available on the market. This is a player who has seen major success over the years and has been linked to the Dodgers for quite some time.

While Anderson did have a down year in 2023, he performed much better in the second half of the year. He finished the season hitting .245 with one home run and 25 runs batted in.

But prior to this past season, Anderson had hit at least .300 in his four previous seasons. He has been one of the better shortstops in the game, and LA has been interested in him for years.

Could the Dodgers Finally Bring Tim Anderson to LA?

A trade has never come to fruition, but this could be the time for the two sides to get together. LA has a need at shortstop, especially with Gavin Lux coming back from injury and the team not knowing how he will return.

Anderson could probably be had for a smaller amount due to his 2023 struggles as well, and this pairing may finally happen. Fans have wanted him on the roster for a long time, and his energy on the field could be exactly what this Dodgers team has been missing lately.