Welcome to the ultimate cheat sheet for Dodgers Nation. We're tracking every single move the boys in blue make from the first pitch of spring training to the final out of October. This is your one-stop shop for trades, call-ups, DFA's, and waiver claims - all in one place. Buckle up, because 2026 has been an absolute rollercoaster from Glendale to Chavez Ravine, and we've got the receipts for every single transaction.
As of August 19, 2026, the Dodgers sit atop the NL West with a commanding 9.5-game lead. The front office has already pulled off two blockbuster deals that have the rest of the league shaking in their cleats. From shocking spring cuts to a trade deadline that reshaped the rotation, here's the full running tally of every Dodgers transaction throughout 2026 season - so far. Bookmark this page, because we're updating it in real time as Friedman works his magic.
Spring Training & Opening Day Roster Shuffle (February - March)
Before the calendar even flipped to April, the front office was cooking with gasoline. Spring training wasn't just about Cactus League stats this year - it was where the roster math got brutally ugly. The Dodgers entered camp with 42 players on the 40-man roster and a logjam of talent that had beat writers sharpening their knives.
Key Moves to Watch: The 40-Man Roster Crunch
The Dodgers always have too much talent and not enough spots, and 2026 was no different. Heading into Opening Day, LA made two preemptive trades to clear space for Rule 5 draftees and young arms. First, they shipped veteran utility man Miguel Rojas to the Mets for a low-A pitching prospect - a move that freed $5 million and a roster spot. Then came the shocker: fan-favorite outfielder James Outman was DFA'd to make room for 22-year-old phenom Josue De Paula, who had forced the issue with a .412 spring average.
The bullpen was where the action really heated up. The Dodgers claimed Josh Hader off waivers from the Astros on March 15 - yes, that Josh Hader - in a stunning salary-dump move that sent shockwaves through the league. They also signed veteran right-hander Kirby Yates to a minor-league deal with an opt-out clause. By Opening Day, the relief corps looked unrecognizable from 2025, and the analytics department was doing backflips.
📊 6 players DFA'd in March alone - The Dodgers churned through more roster moves in spring training than some teams make all season, including the shocking Outman cut and two Rule 5 additions.
Midseason Trades & The July 31 Deadline Firesale (April - July)
This is where the front office earned its paycheck. With a roster stacked like a playoff contender, the Dodgers weren't just buyers at the deadline - they were aggressive buyers. Andrew Friedman was on the phone daily, and the results were stunning. By June, the rotation had lost both Yoshinobu Yamamoto (elbow soreness) and Bobby Miller (oblique strain), forcing the front office into panic mode.
The Big Splash: Deadline Blockbusters
The first shoe dropped on July 15: the Dodgers acquired Corbin Burnes from the Orioles in a three-team blockbuster that sent top prospect Dalton Rushing and two pitching arms to Baltimore. Burnes, a free-agent-to-be, immediately slotted into the ace role and has gone 4-0 with a 1.89 ERA in five starts since the deal.
Then, at the buzzer on July 31, LA pulled off the trade of the year: they landed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Blue Jays, sending Thayron Liranzo, Jackson Ferris, and a competitive balance pick to Toronto. Vladdy Jr. has been on an absolute tear, hitting .347 with 8 homers in his first 15 games in blue. The window is wide open, and the Dodgers are not playing for next year - they're spending prospect capital like it's Monopoly money.
| Player | Position | Acquired From | Date | Key Stats Since Joining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | SP | Orioles | July 15 | 4-0, 1.89 ERA, 38 Ks |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1B/DH | Blue Jays | July 31 | .347, 8 HR, 22 RBIs |
| Tanner Scott | RP | Marlins | July 28 | 1.23 ERA, 6 saves |
