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Andrew Friedman, Farhan Zaidi Confirmed to Keep Expanded Roles
- Friedman and Zaidi will continue in expanded roles, advising the Lakers while leading Dodgers roster work.
- Zaidi returned to the Dodgers in a special adviser role in February 2025 as part of the expanded front office setup.
- Friedman has led the Dodgers as president of baseball operations since October 2014 and remains focused on roster construction.
- Lon Rosen indicated the Lakers’ advisory arrangement with Friedman and Zaidi complements Rob Pelinka’s leadership at the Lakers.
- Rosen noted Friedman and Zaidi’s Lakers roles are advisory and not a full-time shift from Dodgers priorities.
- The Lakers’ leadership transition continues as Pelinka receives ongoing advisory input from elite front-office minds.
- The Dodgers aim to win a third straight World Series title with new and existing signings shaping the roster.
- The report on Friedman and Zaidi’s Lakers advisory role originated from Dodgers On SI reporting.
- The piece links Dodgers’ front-office strength with Lakers’ leadership needs in a cross-sport advisory context.
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