"There are still plenty of power arms in L.A.'s pen, too; expect a much better season from that group. So, let's go with 30.7 as a key number - the average weighted age via Baseball Reference (based on playing time) of Dodgers position players in 2025, making it the oldest group in the majors. It was still an effective group, thanks in large part to Shohei Ohtani, as only the Yankees scored more runs than L.A."
"Even with Clayton Kershaw riding off into the sunset, the team has to get younger across the board. There's no doubting the pedigree this group brings to the table. No other franchise currently has a core possessing this level of maturity, togetherness, and character. At the same time, injuries have begun to pile up with some of the team's more established and wizened members. The team clearly lacks athleticism and speed relative to its peers in the sport."
The Dodgers feature an exceptionally experienced core but face mounting age-related concerns and injury issues. The bullpen problems of 2025 were addressed by signing closer Edwin Diaz, and the relief unit still contains several power arms expected to perform better. Position players carry an average weighted age of 30.7 in 2025, the oldest group in the majors. Offensive production has declined from 906 runs in 2023 to 825 runs in 2025 despite adding Shohei Ohtani. Several key contributors are entering their mid-30s, raising the risk of regression without roster youth and increased athleticism.
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