For the most part, the Dodgers know which players will likely make their opening-day roster, but there are some specific roles that remain undecided.
After a dream resurgence last season, Trayce Thompson has even bigger goals in mind for 2023 as he also prepares to play for Britain in the WBC.He might not be an insignificant piece either, with Roberts saying Sunday his goal is to keep Rojas “relevant” with regular playing time at any of the four infield positions, and maybe even left field when needed.
With a defined rotation of Julio Urías, Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May and Noah Syndergaard, the only major outstanding starting pitching question is who starts opening day. And in the bullpen, the Dodgers have again said they don’t feel the need to pick a closer this spring — the same plan they had last year before trading for Craig Kimbrel prior to opening day.
Of course, with so much time left before the start of the season March 30, things could always change.Angels outfielder Brett Phillips delivered the game-winning hit for the Rays in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers. He then delivered a message to remember.
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