2025 Dodgers Roster Projection: The 31 going to Japan & the 26 for (domestic) Opening Day
Briefly

The Los Angeles Dodgers are traveling to Tokyo to prepare for the Japan Series against the Chicago Cubs, set to begin on March 18. Unlike the typical Opening Day, the Japan Series roster will include 31 players, accommodating certain exemptions for starting pitchers. The team must finalize a 26-player active roster by March 27, leading to strategic decisions regarding players who will travel and participate in the exhibition games. The shifts and injuries complicate final roster predictions, especially for bullpen spots.
The Dodgers leave for Tokyo, Japan today to prepare for the Japan Series against the Cubs starting on March 18.
For the Japan Series there will be 31 players on the travel roster, with three exempt roster spots.
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