The Dodgers' Edwin Díaz signing was a stark reminder that, while LA doesn't have a lot they need to get done this offseason, when they see an opportunity they'll pounce and they'll most likely win. Díaz was initially looking for a five-year deal, but he settled for three with the Dodgers when the Mets were hesitant to match LA's AAV.
They're employing the same "wait and see" strategy with Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger, who have lingered on the free agent market into the new year. They don't want to give out another long-term contract when they're already loaded with those, so they're hoping that their markets disintegrate to the point where the star players would take a three- or four-year deal, or something even shorter with opt outs.