⚾ Thoughts on the Dodgers This Offseason

It was a disappointing end to the season for the Dodgers. The three-peat was not meant to be as the Brewers trounced the Dodgers with a four-game sweep in the NLCS. The Dodgers should once again be contenders in 2027, but changes are due for a team showing its advanced age. Ohtani Unfortunately, Shohei Ohtani has stated he plans to pitch in 2027. Ohtani has proven he cannot stay healthy through the postseason as a two-way player. The best way for him to help the Dodgers is by stepping off the mound and into the outfield, thereby opening the DH spot for De Paula. But Sho is stubborn, so expect another season of the two-way player roller coaster. The Outfield Speaking of De Paula, someone has to go to make room for the precocious slugger. That someone is Teoscar Hernandez. Poor defense and declining offense make Teo the odd man out in a crammed outfield. LA will need to eat some of Hernandez’s salary in any trade. The return will be light (i.e. nonexistent), but this move is about…