"Typically, in baseball, teams contending for World Series titles, like the Dodgers, lack quality young talent waiting in the wings as they push their chips in by focusing on adding veterans who can contribute immediately. The Dodgers' front office has avoided this pitfall by adding talent through free agency, while keeping hold of top prospects and resisting the temptation to trade them for veterans. This approach from the president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, has drawn criticism from some fans for a perceived lack of aggressiveness."
"The Dodgers' top pick in July (40th overall) mixes his four effective pitches well and has a bit of funk to his delivery, Weinrib wrote."
"Root should move quickly, but any untapped potential may have to come from improved command since his 6-foot-2 frame is already filled out."
The Dodgers are likely to call up southpaw Zachary Root in 2026, adding youth to an established pitching staff. Root was the club's 40th overall pick, a 21-year-old college product who mixes four effective pitches and shows a funky delivery. He stands 6-foot-2, weighs 210 pounds, and carries a 50/80 rating. Projection suggests a quick ascent if command improves. The organization has combined free-agent acquisitions with retaining top prospects, producing consistent playoff appearances and occasional fan criticism of Andrew Friedman's conservative trade philosophy while sustaining competitive depth.
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