Fact Check: Roberts’ “Transfer of the Century” Hoax Debunked; Dodgers’ “Three Best Players” Are Already on the Roster.vc
Viral social media “scorcher” reports claiming Dave Roberts announced a shocking plan to sign the “three best players in the world” are “categorically false.” The back-to-back champs are focused on a “three-peat,” not a rebuild.
LOS ANGELES — In a “stunning” rumor that has “shocked fans” on social media, reports have circulated that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced a “transfer of the century” to bring the “three best players in the world” to Los Angeles for the 2026 season.
This report is categorically false and appears to be a viral hoax.
Dave Roberts has made no such announcement. Furthermore, the premise is universally laughed at by baseball insiders for one simple reason: Roberts doesn’t need to acquire the three best players in the world—he already manages them.
The Reality: A “Three-Peat,” Not a “Transfer”
The Dodgers, who are celebrating their back-to-back World Series championships (2024, 2025), are not in “rebuild” or “acquisition” mode. They are in “dynasty” mode.
At the team’s World Series parade, Dave Roberts’ actual message was not about adding new superstars, but about winning a third straight title with the ones he has.
“What’s better than two?” Roberts asked the championship rally crowd on Monday. “Three — three-peat! Three-peat!”
The “three best players” this hoax alludes to are already the cornerstones of the Dodgers’ roster:
- Shohei Ohtani
- Mookie Betts
- Freddie Freeman
This core, along with pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Blake Snell, led the Dodgers to their 2025 title and has them positioned as the overwhelming favorites to win again in 2026.
Roberts’ Actual Offseason Comments
Far from revealing “shocking names,” Roberts’ public comments have been about celebrating his current roster. When asked about critics who say the Dodgers are “buying a championship,” Roberts has been defiant, praising the team’s ownership for reinvesting in its players.
“I can’t speak to what revenue we’re bringing in,” Roberts said during the postseason, “but our ownership puts it back into players, a big chunk of it… that’s the way it should be with all ownership groups.”
The Dodgers are not looking for a “transfer of the century.” Their roster is set, their payroll is the highest in the sport, and their “shocking” plan for 2026 is simply to do it all over again.
