The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again the team to beat in the 2025 MLB season, a status they’ve held for consecutive years. Following their World Series victory after a challenging National League Division Series, Los Angeles has shown no signs of complacency, further bolstering their roster with a high-profile offseason.
Their aggressive approach, marked by over $450 million in offseason spending, underscores their commitment to repeating as champions. This investment has garnered attention throughout the league, including from Arizona Diamondbacks’ new ace, All-Star Corbin Burnes.
Corbin Burnes Comments On Los Angeles Dodgers Team-Building Strategy
Burnes, speaking to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, commended the Dodgers’ willingness to invest in their roster.
“As a player that wants everyone in this game to make as much money as they can,” Burnes stated, “you want teams like that. They go out and win. They make money, and then they turn around and they give it to their players. It’s always refreshing to see when you see an ownership group that wants to put the money they’re making back into the team. The Dodgers obviously have done well the last couple of years and put the money back into the team and got a World Series.”
Burnes himself joined LA’s division rivals, the Diamondbacks, by signing a six-year, $210 million contract, the largest in franchise history. This move signals Arizona’s intent to compete with the Dodgers, recognizing that substantial investment is necessary to challenge their dominance. The addition of Burnes significantly strengthens the Diamondbacks’ aspirations to contend for a championship.
However, even with Burnes, the Diamondbacks face a considerable challenge in surpassing the Dodgers. As Burnes candidly admitted, “So, it’s good to see. I just wish they weren’t in our division.” Without the Dodgers in their division, the Diamondbacks would be considered strong favorites.