After four straight NL West titles — and 12 of their last 13 — there’s little room for speculation that the Dodgers will fall off that perch this season.
While they reloaded with Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker, the rest of the division didn’t do much to take serious steps towards ending the Dodgers reign.
Here’s how the NL West breaks down:
Arizona Diamondbacks
2025: 80-82
Manager: Torey Lovullo (10th season)
Spring training site: Salt River Fields
Key additions: For most of the winter, the Dbacks flirted with trading All-Star infielder Ketel Marte, who could have netted them the type of impact talent that was beyond their reach in free agency. But in the end, the club held onto Marte and made more marginal moves around the edges. Merrill Kelly (who was traded by the team at last year’s deadline) and Michael Soroka were signed to bolster a rotation awaiting the return of Corbin Burnes from Tommy John surgery. Veterans Nolan Arenado and Carlos Santana are the new corner infielders, trying to turn back the clock late in their careers.
Key losses: The Dbacks dealt most of their pending free agents (most notably, Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor) at the deadline. The one exception was longtime ace Zac Gallen. The right-hander could still re-sign in Arizona, as he continues to linger as one of the best free-agent pitchers left on the market. But if he doesn’t, the team will have to find a way to fill his void.
Storylines to watch: The Dbacks should hit, with Marte, Corbin Carroll and 2025 breakout star Geraldo Perdomo continuing to headline their lineup. But their rotation never recovered from Burnes’ injury last year, their bullpen was a mess the entire season and the pitching staff as a whole looms as a major question mark for a team hoping to vie for a playoff spot in 2026.
Colorado Rockies
2025: 43-119
Manager: Warren Schaeffer (first season)
Spring training site: Salt River Fields
Key additions: The most important new face in the Rockies organization is president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, the former front-office wunderkind (and ex-Dodgers GM) who is returning to baseball after a decade with the NFL’s Browns. He began his attempt at rebuilding the club with mostly smaller moves, taking fliers on pitcher Michael Lorenzen and utilityman Willi Castro. Young outfielder Jake McCarthy was also added in a trade with Arizona.
Key losses: The good thing about losing a near-record 119 games? There wasn’t much talent for the Rockies to lose this winter. Former All-Star pitcher Germán Márquez headlined their group of free agents and remains unsigned. Others like Orlando Arcia, Kyle Farmer and Michael Toglia found new homes on minor-league deals.
Storylines to watch: The Rockies have lost more than 100 games in three straight seasons. Their goal this year will be trying to avoid a fourth, while their new front office (which also includes Josh Byrnes, who was hired away from the Dodgers to serve as general manager) attempts to identify pieces to build around for the future.
San Diego Padres
2025: 90-72
Manager: Craig Stammen (first season)
Spring training site: Peoria Sports Complex
Key additions: In an offseason defined by the players they’ve lost, the Padres have struggled to make many impact upgrades. They successfully retained pitcher Michael King as a free agent. They also struck a four-year deal with South Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song and signed veteran MLB utilityman Miguel Andujar on a one-year pact. But ownership uncertainty has limited their ability to add to a roster with a payroll already north of $200 million.
Key losses: Where to begin? Workhorse starter Dylan Cease left for a mega-contract with the Blue Jays. Closer Robert Suarez landed his own lucrative deal with the Braves. Trade deadline rental Ryan O’Hearn signed with the Pirates. Infielder Luis Arraez, coming off a down year, went to the Giants. Oh, and Yu Darvish will miss the year (and is reportedly considering retirement) following offseason elbow surgery.
Storylines to watch: After four playoff appearances in the last six seasons, the window might be closing on the Padres to finally get over the hump. But, they likely remain the Dodgers’ biggest divisional threat –– especially if Fernando Tatis Jr. can rediscover his MVP-caliber form; others like Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts and Jackson Merrill can return to All-Star levels; and a pitching staff anchored by King, Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove (in his return from Tommy John surgery) and new closer Mason Miller hold up over the season.
San Francisco Giants
2025: 81-81
Manager: Tony Vitello (first season)
Spring training site: Scottsdale Stadium
Key additions: In Year 2 of the Buster Posey era, the Giants avoided the top of the free-agent market and instead pursued low-cost, potential-upside signings. Harrison Bader inked a two-year contract in the outfield. Luis Arraez took a one-year, prove-it deal to play second base. Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser were also added to round out the rotation. The team’s biggest bet is on new manager Vitello, the former University of Tennessee coach who became the first MLB skipper to come directly from the college ranks without previous professional experience.
Key losses: The Giants had few notable free-agent departures, losing only complementary pieces such as Wilmer Flores, Dominic Smith and Justin Verlander.
Storylines to watch: The Giants have an intriguing core, with Rafael Devers, Willy Adames and Matt Chapman all locked up long term in the middle of the lineup, and Logan Webb and Robbie Ray fronting their rotation. If enough things go right around them, the club could emerge as a dark-horse contender. However, their bullpen is a concern, and their depth will be tested. Mix in the wild card that is Vitello’s hiring and they face a wide range of potential outcomes in 2026.
