"The Dodgers' bullpen struggled towards the end of the 2025 season, blowing countless leads as the postseason closed in. Dodgers relievers posted a 4.90 ERA during the final month of the season, which ranked third-worst in the National League and sixth-worst in MLB. LA actively avoided their conventional relievers in the postseason, largely relying on starters like Tyler Glasnow, Emmet Sheehan and Roki Sasaki to come out of the bullpen for a big performance."
"The Dodgers' issues in the bullpen can certainly be attributed to injuries, as several key relievers spent time on the injured list this season. Brock Stewart, who the Dodgers acquired at the deadline, pitched just four times in his return to the Dodgers before landing on the IL, and Kirby Yates had three separate stints on the injured list. They also lost Evan Phillips for the season after he underwent Tommy John surgery in May and is likely to miss a large portion of 2026."
The Dodgers secured a World Series title and entered offseason planning with clear areas to address, notably a late-season bullpen collapse. Relievers posted a 4.90 ERA in the final month, ranking among the worst in MLB, and the team leaned on starters in high-leverage relief roles during the postseason. Injuries sidelined several key arms, including Brock Stewart, Kirby Yates and season-ending Tommy John surgery for Evan Phillips, creating instability. Some healthy relievers underperformed, including closer acquisition Tanner Scott, who struggled through blown saves. The front office projects enough depth to be optimistic about 2026 bullpen performance.
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