Just three games into his return, Hudson suffered an MCL injury, which ultimately ended his season. In those short three games, he didn’t allow a run in three innings, striking out five, and picking up a save in the process.

It was a great story, quickly followed by an unfortunate incident. Fate had other ideas for Hudson, and there was thought he could retire.

But Hudson didn’t leave the baseball world, signing a minor-league deal with the Dodgers. He said during Spring Training that Los Angeles was the only team he considered joining this year.

Los Angeles landing Hudson on a minor-league deal could end up being a steal if he can perform. He is set to earn $2 million if he makes the team and possibly another $2 million in performance bonuses.

When he last pitched more than a few games, Hudson was one of the more trusted members of the Dodgers bullpen. In 25 games in 2022, he posted an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 0.90.

Now, all Hudson wants to do is earn his spot on the team and help them win another World Series.

Bringing Hudson back is a low-risk, potentially high-reward move for Los Angeles. He provides extra depth in a solid bullpen and brings more veteran experience to the table.

On Friday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a positive update on Hudson, which you can read about by clicking here.