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Snell's acquisition prevails alongside significant speculation regarding the futures of Walker Buehler and Jack Flaherty within the Dodgers' roster for the upcoming 2025 season. Buehler and Flaherty were integral to the Dodgers' playoff success, leading to a sentiment that their contributions must not be overlooked even as they potentially exit.
The discussions also pivot to the implications for other pitchers in the league, particularly those poised for new contracts or trades. With Snell's and Kikuchi's contracts stirring the pot, other starting pitchers like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried could leverage this momentum to secure favorable terms in upcoming negotiations.