Dodgers land All-Star outfielder in free agency
Aug 16, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Los Angeles Dodgers hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday got themselves an All-Star outfielder in free agency. However, it probably was not the one many Dodgers fans were hoping for.
The Dodgers agreed to a deal with outfielder Michael Conforto, per MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand. The contract is reportedly worth $17 million for one year.
The Dodgers have agreed to a deal with Michael Conforto, per sources.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 9, 2024
Conforto signed a one-year, $17 million deal. https://t.co/n2YHJT061C
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 9, 2024
The Dodgers were one of the few remaining ticketholders in the Juan Soto sweepstakes at the time of that signing, but it became clear the Dodgers were going that directio because Soto had chosen to sign with the Mets. The Dodgers also still have their own free agent outfielder to take care of.
Conforto may not be of the same caliber as Soto or even Teoscar Hernandez at this point in his career, but the newest Dodger has the experience to fit in seamlessly with the reigning World Series champions.
In his 2024 campaign with the San Francisco Giants, Conforto batted .237 with 20 home runs, 66 RBIs, and an an OPS of .759 across 130 games.
The former All-Star enjoyed his best years as a member of the New York Mets from 2015 to 2021. In seven Mets seasons, Conforto had a .255 batting average with 132 home runs and an OPS of .824.