I have actually claimed it when and also I’ll claim it once more: it feels like the Dodgers have not made numerous large actions other than publishing one “Thank you (enter player’s name here)” after one more.
They have actually invited Noah Syndergaard, Shelby Miller, and also J.D. Martinez to their 40-man lineup, while surrendering Kershaw for one more year, But, they have actually additionally bid farewell to Trea Turner, Tyler Anderson, Cody Bellinger, and alsoJustin Turner Then since just recently, they revealed that they will certainly be launching Bauer from their company which suggests they’ll consume a massive portion of cash money this year.
So currently what? What are the Dodgers entrusted to?
Now with Martinez included right into the schedule, they will certainly have 3 All-Stars probably back to back to back in Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and also the previous Red Sox marked player. But, according to an MLB insider, that’s still not nearly enough.
In a currentMLB com post, he call went down the Dodgers as one of 7 groups that still have some job to do before Opening Day:
“Dodgers
Biggest need(s): Another batTo be clear, the Dodgers are still one of the top World Series contenders entering 2023 — and even remain a slight favorite in the National League West. But that gap is significantly smaller than entering previous seasons. After all, Los Angeles lost superstar shortstop Trea Turner in free agency, as well as veterans Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger. Justin Turner was an All-Star as recently as 2021 and, despite turning 38 in November, still posted a 116 OPS+ in 2022. Bellinger, meanwhile, has fallen off drastically on the offensive side over the past few years, but he still provided excellent defense last season, leading to a 1.7 fWAR.
Though the Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw and more recently added 35-year-old designated hitter J.D. Martinez, it’s fair to wonder if they’ve done enough to offset those losses. Per FanGraphs, the Dodgers lost 21.3 WAR from 2022 to free agency — and they’ve added only 6.9. That drop-off of 14.3 WAR is by far the most in the Majors. As it stands, Los Angeles is set to enter the season with James Outman and Trayce Thompson starting alongside Mookie Betts in the outfield, with Gavin Lux set to fill Turner’s shoes at shortstop. Though the 25-year-old Lux made strides with his bat last season, it remains to be seen whether he’s ready to be the everyday shortstop on a title-contending club.”
But I make certain the Dodgers currently understand the threats they’re absorbing not making any type of large actions right?
They’re intending to reset their tax obligation and also offer several of the more youthful individuals a possibility to get into the video game yet like the post claimed, the Dodgers are still mosting likely to be a leading competitor in he NL West and also when the playoffs occur.
So, possibly we simply need to rely on that it will certainly all collaborate throughoutSpring Training What do you believe Dodgers Nation? Are the Boys in Blue in more problem than we believe or will they end up simply penalty this period? Let us understand in the remarks listed below.
Looking for more Dodgers News? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Subscribe and also struck that notice bell to keep up to day on all the most recent information, updates, reports, meetings, live streams, and also more!
