Dodgers exit Meetings with work to be done

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The last time the Dodgers left the nation’s capital was in October, and they were ecstatic after an epic win to advance to the National League Championship Series.

Their departure on Thursday was subdued, the front office quickly and quietly pulling out of the Winter Meetings with essentially the same major needs they had when they arrived, on hold until free agents Kenley Jansen and Justin Turner decide where to play.

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The starting rotation is secure with the return of Rich Hill, but the Dodgers haven’t re-signed or replaced closer Jansen or third baseman Turner, nor have they filled second base or added a needed right-handed bat.

With the club desiring to keep the payroll below the $235 million luxury-tax threshold, bringing back both Turner and Jansen seems to be a longshot, especially with competition from Miami and Washington for Jansen, even with Draft-pick compensation attached.

The Dodgers also might back off Jansen if reports of a five-year, $80 million offer from Miami are true.

Dodgers completing due diligence ahead of deals

Deals done

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