The Dodgers are officially making moves this offseason. On Tuesday, the team announced that they declined the 2023 club options on infielder (and star closer) Hanser Alberto as well as right-hander Jimmy Nelson.
Nelson didn’t pitch at all in 2022, after undergoing Tommy John Surgery during the 2021 season. He had a $1.1 million option for 2023.
As for Alberto, he played in 73 games for the Dodgers this season. He hit .244 with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 156 at-bats. His value came in his presence in the dugout, as he was always on the top steps cheering on his teammates, and seemed to be the No.