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2026 ZiPS Projections: Los Angeles Dodgers
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- Dodgers are positioned as the top MLB contender for 2026, maintaining a clear lead in projections alongside stable star power.
- A core of three future Hall of Famers—Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts—anchors a lineup, with Will Smith poised to emerge in a bigger role.
- Age- and health-related risks linger for key hitters, particularly Freeman and Betts, potentially dragging overall offense.
- Starting pitching depth is projected to be thinner, raising concerns about keeping all arms healthy at once.
- Edwin Díaz anchors a strong bullpen, supported by Vesia, Dreyer, and Wrobleski in solid relief roles.
- Projections acknowledge ZiPS does not quantify playing time or call-up timing, limiting precision in those areas.
- Dodgers’ vast financial resources and organizational depth are seen as both a strength and a potential long-term risk for sustained success.
- ZiPS notes the team’s fringe prospects at Triple-A are unlikely to bolster the majors quickly, limiting depth if injuries arise.
- Injury risk could expose depth gaps in both infield and outfield backups if fortune doesn’t favor the Dodgers.
- The projection framework cautions that outcomes are not guaranteed, emphasizing interpretation with care and acknowledging potential misreads.
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