4 Dodgers players the Reds could target after LA's stunning playoff exit

The Milwaukee Brewers absolutely embarrassed the Los Angeles Dodgers during their NLCS matchup and promptly swept the reigning two-time World Series champions out of the playoffs. But the Dodgers' window is far from closed, and Los Angeles will undoubtedly look to quickly regroup during the offseason.

Not every member of the Dodgers will be expected to return in 2027, however. Los Angeles has at least nine free agents, and a number of players could be non-tendered or traded before the start of next season. Are there any players on the Dodgers roster the Cincinnati Reds should have their eye on this winter?

The Reds should target these Dodgers players during the offseason

Kris Bubic, Dodgers pitcher

Kris Bubic was an All-Star with the Kansas City Royals in 2025, but was sidelined for the majority of the 2026 season due to injury. He made just nine starts for the Royals before landing on the IL and was then traded to the Dodgers ahead of the August 3 deadline.

Bubic made five relief appearances for LA during the regular season, and came out of the Dodgers 'pen twice during the playoffs. The left-hander will enter free agency this winter and will probably be seeking a one-year 'prove-it' deal. With Hunter Greene (Tommy John surgery) slated to miss next season, Bubic could serve as a stopgap option for the Reds in 2027.

Alex Call, Dodgers outfielder

During the Reds' end-of-year press conference, team president Nick Krall mentioned the need for Cincinnati to acquire more complementary/ platoon players. Dodgers outfielder Alex Call certainly fits that mold.

Call, 32, has historically performed well against left-handed pitching, and his numbers against lefties this past season (.827 OPS) were even better than his career splits (.762 OPS). Call is a disciplined hitter (17.2% whiff rate), plays average defense in the corner outfield, and would be a great platoon partner for JJ Bleday or Héctor Rodríguez.

Alex Freeland, Dodgers infielder

Alex Freeland is a versatile defender, and like the aforementioned Call, is not one to chase pitches outside the strike zone. With the Reds' newfound emphasis on contact-over-power, the 25-year-old could be a solid fit in Cincinnati.

Freeland is still pre-arbitration eligible, has minor-league options remaining, and is a switch hitter. His minor league résumé (.257/.372/.426) hasn't matched what he's produced in the big leagues thus far (.222/.318/.321), but his playing time with the Dodgers has been rather sporadic during his first two seasons in LA. He could be a nice bench option for the Reds next season.

Evan Phillips, Dodgers pitcher

The Reds have yet to hire a new pitching coach, so the team's direction is a bit unclear. But a veteran hurler like Evan Phillips would fit in on almost any pitching staff. He's battled a forearm injury the past two seasons, but when he's on the bump, he's got electric stuff.

Phillips logged 26 innings in 2026 while posting a 31.1% strikeout rate and a 5.7% walk rate. His heater sits at about 97 mph, and he'll use a devastating sweeper against both left and right-handed hitters. Phillips will be a free agent this winter.

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