MLB free agency: Three likely landing spots for Marcus Semien
By Nick Stevens
Marcus Semien would provide plenty of roster flexibility for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers could have a prime opportunity to land a really good player at an affordable rate this winter as they attempt to keep the surging San Diego Padres behind them in the NL West.
For now, Justin Turner is a free agent and there are some holes in the Dodgers infield, with shortstop Corey Seager entering free agency after the 2021 season as well. Even if Turner returns next season, Semien can play multiple infield positions and fill in as needed in 2021 and provide insurance in case a long-term deal can’t be reached with Seager and he walks.
Should Semien rebound well next season, the Dodgers would then have plenty of trade pieces to dangle out at the deadline to fill any gaps that arise as next season progresses. Perhaps that would be Semien, who likely won’t bring much team control but would be on a team-friendly deal, or Lux, a former top prospect with the potential to be an everyday regular at shortstop in the major leagues.
Signing Marcus Semien seems as if it would be a very Dodgers move to make. They continue to stack their offense while also providing insurance and roster flexibility to put themselves in a position to make subsequent moves down the road to help put them back in next year’s World Series.
Seems like a tough decision to pass on someone who finished 3rd in MVP voting just one year ago, especially as his price tag likely comes at a very team-friendly number.