The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing the World Series for the first time since 2020. Reaching the World Series is just as much about the offseason as it is about the 162-game season.

FanSided’s David Gasper proposed this trade that brings 2-time All-Star Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers to Los Angeles:

• Dodgers receive: right-handed pitcher Devin Williams
• Brewers receive: right-handed pitcher Landon Knack and shortstop Alex Freeland

“For one year of Devin Williams, this is a good deal for both sides. The Brewers get additional starting pitching depth with lots of team control and another young, high upside infielder that could step in early in 2025,” wrote Gasper. “The Dodgers get to add the best closer in the game to their bullpen and an inside track to signing him to a long-term deal ahead of Williams’ free agency.”

Williams has a $10.5 million option for this year, and it is unlikely the Brewers will dish out what he is projected to earn in free agency. Spotrac projects him to sign five-year, $95 million deal in free agency.

The Brewers get a potential piece in the rotation as well as a flyer on a shortstop. The Brewers are expected to lose Willy Adames in free agency, and Freeland could be a potential option down the line.

“Freeland could push for a big league job in spring training, again similar to the Burnes trade where Joey Ortiz wasn’t guaranteed a spot but earned one in camp,” wrote Gasper. “Freeland can play shortstop, where he could compete with Ortiz and Turang, but also could lock down third base or second with a plus throwing arm and great speed. Freeland slugged 18 homers and stole 31 bases across three levels in the minors in 2024.”

Knack is already in the big leagues and could fit into the Brewers rotation next season. The Brewers will likely be losing Frankie Montas and Wade Miley.