The Los Angeles Dodgers are no doubt the back-to-back World Series champions. The LA ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto proved too much for the surging Toronto Blue Jays, not to mention Shohei Ohtani and the company.

Since many teams are aiming to improve their roster, the Dodgers are also taking their time during the free agency season to shop for other players who could help extend the team's dynasty.

Dodgers Want to Target Key Free Agents

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Even after winning the championship, the Los Angeles franchise is looking to upgrade several positions. The front office is targeting a dependable corner outfielder and possibly a second-base upgrade to complement Betts.

Free-agent standouts Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker have emerged as prime targets offering proven production with star power to strengthen the lineup.

According to ESPN, Bichette has spent his entire seven-year career with the Toronto Blue Jays and has shown interest in a long-term deal, while Tucker reportedly has many contending teams vying for his services.

The Dodgers recognize that adding one of these players will be important in firming up their roster to stay competitive in the league.

Toronto Blue Jays Shake Up the Market

The Toronto Blue Jays have certainly mixed things up in free agency, signing top pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Cease had been with the San Diego Padres but now moves to the Blue Jays, possibly tilting the balance in the American League East.

According to Athlon Sports, the move makes the Dodgers uniquely better off, as facing Cease less often minimizes the pitching difficulties of any potential interleague matchups, and a division rival in the NL West derives little to no direct benefit from Toronto's acquisition of Cease.

Furthermore, the massive financial commitment the Blue Jays have invested in Cease might prevent them from aggressively pursuing other well-known free agents like Bichette or Tucker, thereby providing a strategic opening for Los Angeles.

Payroll Flexibility Offers Strategic Advantage

The Dodgers already function with one of the league's highest payrolls, enabling them to go after elite talent while keeping balance elsewhere on the roster.

While their rivals may be constrained from adding big contracts, Los Angeles has clearer access to top-tier free agents with which to continue the championship run. Recruitment is not yet over, especially if LA wants to have a three-peat dream of their World Title Series run.