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2022 Roster Preview: Dodgers

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C: Will Smith

After posting a .862 OPS in his first full season in ‘21, Smith has a chance to establish himself as the best offensive catcher in the National League. | Backup: Austin Barnes

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1B: Freddie Freeman

Freeman signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Dodgers this offseason. He’ll bat second in the LA lineup for a long time. | Backup: Max Muncy

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2B: Gavin Lux

The former top prospect has all the tools to be a solid Major League player. Now it’s about finding consistency. | Backup: Orlando Arcia

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SS: Trea Turner

After winning the NL batting title in ‘21, Turner finished fifth in MVP voting. Can he take yet another leap? | Backup: Chris Taylor

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3B: Justin Turner

For years, Turner has been the steady hand in the Dodgers’ lineup. It won’t be any different this season. | Backup: Max Muncy

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LF: Chris Taylor

With AJ Pollock gone, Taylor will get most of the responsibility in left field, as opposed to his normal super utility role. | Backup: Gavin Lux

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CF: Cody Bellinger

Perhaps the most important piece to the puzzle. Bellinger is an elite center fielder, but the Dodgers might not be able to absorb another .542 OPS season from the former MVP. | Backup: Chris Taylor

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RF: Mookie Betts

The Dodgers haven’t seen Betts perform at an elite level for 162 games. They expect that to happen in 2022. | Backup: Chris Taylor

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DH: Max Muncy

Still fighting some mental hurdles after tearing his right UCL last October. Once he’s past that, there’s no secret to what he can do at the plate. | Backup: Justin Turner

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SP: Walker Buehler

After a dominant 2021 season, Buehler will take the mound on Opening Day and is now the undisputed ace of the staff.

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SP: Julio Urías

The Mexican left-hander was the only 20-game winner in the Majors last season.

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SP: Clayton Kershaw

After a strong spring, Kershaw proved to himself that he’s fully healthy heading into this season. A huge boost for the Dodgers.

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SP: Andrew Heaney

Posted a 5.83 ERA with the Yankees and Angels last season and struggled in the spring. Dodgers are hopeful a bounce-back is on the horizon.

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SP: Tony Gonsolin

Gonsolin has all the tools to be successful, but inconsistencies hurt him last season.

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CL: Craig Kimbrel

Just acquired, Kimbrel will look to solidify the closer role after Kenley Jansen’s departure.

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RP: Blake Treinen

Perhaps the nastiest one-inning pitcher in baseball. The Dodgers will rely on him in key situations. Brusdar Graterol, Daniel Hudson, Alex Vesia, Victor Gonzalez, Tyler Anderson, David Price, Justin Bruihl