The Los Angeles Dodgers have built a juggernaut in Major League Baseball. Their roster is dripping with talent, headlined by Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman.
They didn’t just win the World Series in 2024—they owned it. And the front office? They didn’t sit back, they doubled down and brought in Blake Snell and Tanner Scott. They also threw Michael Conforto into the mix. This team was sculpted to do one thing: repeat.
And yet there’s this weird, silent thud at third base. That thud? It’s Max Muncy’s bat. And right now, it’s falling flat. We’re talking a .184 batting average with 37 strikeouts in the first 30-plus games. It’s not just a cold streak—it’s an arctic freeze.
He’s tried to shake it off, even experimenting with wearing glasses at the plate, despite saying his vision is fine. That’s the baseball equivalent of hitting the panic button with both hands.
What About Nolan Arenado?
And here’s where things get really spicy: Nolan Arenado. Yeah, that Arenado. Ten-time Gold Glove winner. Big bat. Game-changer.
The Cardinals are reportedly shopping him—and let’s be real, he fits the Dodgers’ blueprint perfectly. Except, the Dodgers seem to be playing hard to get. Bob Nightengale of USA Today says they haven’t even picked up the phone.
Now, maybe that’s patience. Maybe that’s faith in Muncy. Maybe it’s front-office posturing. Or maybe it’s a gamble that could blow up by July.
Because the truth is that the Dodgers can afford to wait.
Their offense is humming, thanks to their megastars. But baseball isn’t a static sport. Slumps drag on. Injuries happen. And this team has to decide if loyalty is worth risking a repeat title come the trade deadline.
If Muncy can’t find his swing and Arenado is still dangling in trade talks, that “no interest” stance could turn on a dime. And when the Dodgers do make a move, it’s never small.
Would you roll the dice on Muncy or go full throttle for Arenado?
