Good day and welcome to a Spring Coaching information replace for the Dodgers earlier than the video games begin.
The vibes at Camelback Ranch proceed to be nice.
Brusdar Graterol, spy.
— Chad Moriyama (@chadmoriyama.bsky.social) February 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
And the clubhouse appears prepared for the repeat try behind speeches from Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Max Muncy.
“My problem is mentally keep in it. Each day. Get higher.” pic.twitter.com/QYSwj99z8c
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 16, 2025
Freddie, Mookie and Max maintain court docket. #DodgersST pic.twitter.com/ertsAfgT2s
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 16, 2025
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Mookie is in full “no person believed in us” mode relating to proving he can play quick.
“I’m actually excited to show all people flawed. All of the those who doubt me, they’ll see.”
Actually completely happy about that, as these elite guys discovering chips on their shoulders normally works out for the group.
Within the low season, he labored with Troy Tulowitzki and Chris Woodward, with Dave Roberts saying he’s “two grades higher”.
“I couldn’t consider the strides that he made,” Tulowitzki mentioned. “I say to do one thing, and it’s just about achieved in a day or two. After which as soon as he went dwelling, he would ship me video again, and I’m like, ‘Yeah, that’s it, man.’ Speak about a fairly simple man to work with. He’s particular.”
I imply, positive, let’s see.
The six-man rotation is certainly coming this season, however Andrew Friedman says it gained’t be carried out till Shohei Ohtani is again within the rotation.
Essentially the most notable replace from Andrew Friedman this morning: he expects the Dodgers to go together with a conventional five-man rotation till Shohei Ohtani is again earlier than going to a six-man.
So that may imply an eight-man bullpen.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 14, 2025
I don’t truly suppose this ought to be that a lot of an adjustment as a result of the Dodgers have all the time tried to get their starters an additional day or two of relaxation because it was.
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In contract information, the main points of Clayton Kershaw‘s signing at the moment are out, and he’ll return on $7.5 million with incentives that might take it as much as $16 million.
The Dodgers have signed 10-time All-Star and three-time NL Cy Younger Award winner Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract for $7.5 million with roster and games-started bonuses. In an effort to make room for Kershaw on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred RHP River Ryan to the…
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 13, 2025
Breakdown of Clayton Kershaw’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources say: one-year, $7.5 million.
The deal contains $1 million every for 13, 14, 15, 16 video games began. It additionally contains $2.5 million for 30 days on lively roster, $1 million for 60 days on lively roster,…
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 13, 2025
That’s truly rather a lot for like a half season of a man whose efficiency high quality is now in query for the primary time since his rookie yr, but in addition … effectively, it’s Clayton Kershaw.
In transaction information, a few NRIs have been added within the type of infielder Michael Chavis, right-handed reliever Luis Garcia, and outfielder/former nemesis Eddie Rosario, who all seem to be emergency depth choices.
Veteran infielder Michael Chavis can also be in Dodgers camp. Minor league deal, supply says, with NRI.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 14, 2025
The Dodgers and RHP Luis Garcia have agreed to a minor league deal, sources inform @JustBB_Media. Contains an invitation to Spring Coaching.
Garcia began the 2024 season with the Angels earlier than he was acquired by the Crimson Sox on the deadline in trade for 4 prospects.
— Aram Leighton (@AramLeighton8) February 14, 2025
As Rosario was making an attempt to downplay the 2021 NLCS, his ex-Atlanta teammate Freddie Freeman walked by and heard him
“Oh, I bear in mind,” Freeman laughed
— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) February 15, 2025
That makes 69 gamers in big-league camp. Numerous cuts are gonna are available a rush.
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Thankfully, there’s solely been one shocking harm replace.
Ohtani, Evan Phillips, and Michael Kopech being not on time was anticipated, and Kershaw and Graterol lacking a bunch of time to begin was as effectively (no less than Brusdar is in good spirits).
Dave Roberts didn’t have a begin date but for Shohei Ohtani to begin throwing full bullpens. Maintained that Ohtani can be pitching “sooner reasonably than later” however he gained’t pitch in any Cactus League video games.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 12, 2025
Dave Roberts additionally mentioned Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech are each “somewhat not on time,” nevertheless it’s too early to inform whether or not both must begin the season on the IL.
Dodgers will take pleasure in expanded rosters in Tokyo.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 12, 2025
Clayton Kershaw mentioned he expects to be on the 60-day IL to begin the season, however his timeline possible traces up for him to be prepared as soon as these 60 days are achieved.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 13, 2025
#Dodgers Brusdar Graterol mentioned he seems like he has “a brand new arm” this spring after shoulder surgical procedure final yr. Labrum and ligament repaired. “Thank God it was not rotator cuff.”
Will not start throwing program for an additional month or so however vows to pitch in 2025.— Invoice Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) February 14, 2025
Each day that passes with no new harm or setback is a good one for this group. Well being is principally all they want.
That mentioned, Will Smith looks like he wants a while.
Dave Roberts mentioned Will Smith (ankle) in all probability gained’t be within the lineup for a Cactus League sport till subsequent week.
— Matthew Moreno (@Matthew__Moreno) February 18, 2025
The harm dates again to final yr.
Will Smith isn’t anticipated to be within the Dodgers’ early Cactus League motion because of an ankle concern that has nagged at him courting to final season. Smith mentioned the difficulty solely impacts him operating and he hasn’t began a development there simply but. However an indication of how minimal the difficulty is anticipated to be: Smith nonetheless caught Sasaki’s bullpen on Friday and took stay batting apply off of Yamamoto and Knack.
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Prepared for the season to begin, actually.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto tomorrow.
