Los Angeles Dodgers Sign 4-Year MLB Player

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Los Angeles Angels by a score of 3-0 in their final spring training game.

They will now open up their 2026 regular season on Thursday when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dodgers Sign 4-Year MLB Player

GettyGOODYEAR, ARIZONA – MARCH 3: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the field before a spring training game against the Cleveland Guardians at Goodyear Ballpark on March 3, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)

According to the MLB’s transaction page, the Dodgers have signed Jake Cousins to a contract.

Cousins last played in the MLB during the 2024 season when he went 2-1 with a 2.37 ERA in 37 games for the New York Yankees.

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 28: Jake Cousins #61 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning during Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

That said, he is currently recovering from injury.

Cousins wrote (via Instagram on June 19, 2025): “Thankful for a great TJ surgery yesterday with Dr. Meister and his team. On the way to recovery with the best at home care. Determined to come back better than ever!”

Cousins’ MLB Career

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 11: Jake Cousins #54 of the Milwaukee Brewers delivers during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game 3 of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cousins was picked in the 20th round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Penn.

He spent his first three MLB seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers before one year in New York.

@ByBlakeWilliams of Dodger Blue wrote: “The #Dodgers signed Jake Cousins to an MLB contract. In addition, Bobby Miller was placed on the 60-day roster to make room on the 40-man roster. Cousins is currently injured, however.”

GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 04: Jake Cousins #54 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field on October 04, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The 31-year-old has gone 5-2 with a 2.78 ERA in 88 career games.

If Cousins eventually returns to full health, he could be a major addition for Los Angeles.

Jon Becker added: “Per the MLB dot com transaction log, the Dodgers have signed Jake Cousins. Would assume a 1+1 or two-year deal since he’ll be out most/all of this year”

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: Jake Cousins #61 of the New York Yankees leaves the field in the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Dodgers Heading Into 2026

GettyGLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 17: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during a workout at Camelback Ranch on February 17, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)

The Dodgers have won the World Series Championship in each of the previous two years.

They are looking to become the first team since the 1998-2000 Yankees to win three titles in a row.

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