"Luckily for Los Angeles, they are one of the deepest teams in MLB. They have more than enough depth in their starting rotation with River Ryan and Gavin Stone set to return from their season-long injuries in the upcoming season, and have done well to reinforce their bullpen in the offseason with the addition of yet another All-Star in Edwin Diaz."
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also commented on the matter, citing the mental toll the last two seasons have taken on the Dodgers. "I think the most taxing part of it, even with the pitchers, is the mind, the emotions," Roberts said. "If you look at even last year, you could see that the intensity wasn't there all year. It's just hard to manufacture that, certainly coming off two world championships.""
The Dodgers will manage veteran hitters' and pitchers' workloads more cautiously in 2026 after a season marred by injuries and emotional fatigue. Significant pitching losses and multiple injury crises prompted plans for stricter pitcher limits and additional off-days for veteran batters to address physical wear and the mental grind of a 162-game season. Manager Dave Roberts highlighted the taxing emotional toll and difficulty sustaining intensity after back-to-back championships. The roster retains depth, with River Ryan and Gavin Stone returning from season-long injuries and the bullpen bolstered by Edwin Díaz. Additional infield reinforcements include Miguel Rojas, Andy Ibanez, and Dalton Rushing.
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