The Los Angeles Dodgers boast one of baseball's strongest but oldest rosters, raising concerns over the team's long-term prospects. Key players like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are in their 30s, with the youngest player being Andy Pages at 24. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the challenge of balancing playing time for younger talent amid a talented lineup. Injuries have opened up opportunities for younger pitchers, but the age of the roster signals a potentially closing window for championship contention, prompting the need for player development.
"When you have a roster that's arguably the most talented roster in history, one through 40, playing time is hard," Roberts said. "But it takes some buy-in to their teammates and the organization."
"The Dodgers have the oldest roster in baseball, while the Marlins are the youngest (and cheapest)," USA Today's Bob Nightengale writes.
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