At this time is the day: Spring coaching is formally right here. So are a couple of questions for the Dodgers, as outlined by Invoice Plunkett on the OC Register.
First, is Gavin Lux able to lastly take over at shortstop? Lux confidently stated he'd be prepared to start out the season in South Korea, and given there's been no indication on the contrary, it's in all probability protected to say we'll be seeing loads of Lux in a brief period of time subsequent 12 months . everybody
We additionally stored our eyes on the accidents of Walker Buehler and Shohei Ohtani. Buehler has thrown bullpen classes at Dodger Stadium, but it surely's unclear when he’ll return to the rotation. As for Ohtani, we all know he's not going to pitch for one more 12 months. However what about hitting? Ohtani has hit off a tee or comfortable pulls to this point, however he's anticipated to be within the Dodgers' sequence opener at DH.
Now on to the enjoyable stuff: What’s going to the highest of the road be like? With Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani within the 1-2-3 spots, supervisor Dave Roberts has loads of choices. The possible configuration can be Betts-Freeman-Ohtani, Roberts stated at DodgersFest.
And at last, what concerning the bullpen? The Dodgers have already got a powerful assortment of relievers, however Blake Treinen, Daniel Hudson, and JP Feyereisen will even be in spring coaching, indicating a potential return from their accidents.
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Max Muncy appeared on the Foul Territory show to speak concerning the enormous affect Clayton Kershaw has on the sphere and within the Dodgers' clubhouse. “When you have got a first-ballot Corridor-of-Famer main by instance, it at all times speaks volumes for me,” he stated.
Japanese outlet Nikkan Sports activities reported that Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani began their spring coaching early this 12 months. The pair reported to Camelback Ranch shortly after DodgersFest for some particular person coaching earlier than the remainder of the staff arrived.
Zachary D. Rymer at Bleacher Report takes a tough take a look at the 2024 Dodgers, making some daring predictions about how far the staff will go in a season that Mookie Betts characterised as “World Collection or nothing.”
