Dodgers: Projecting the Dodger Lineup After the First Flurry of Moves

The Dodgers front office has been very clear this offseason; they are very comfortable with the core of their roster. That’s led to very minimal changes to Dave Robert’s lineup come the start of the 2018 season. Let’s take a look at how the lineup projects next season.

Despite a somewhat quiet offseason for the MLB regarding the big-name free agents, the Dodgers will have a slightly new look to their team come Opening Day. Last week they made a big trade that moved about $90M in salary between both sides and acquired a new outfielder.

Aside from the addition of Matt Kemp, the Dodgers have other questions surrounding the daily fixture of the team. Wil Dave Roberts utilize a platoon at second base? Who will be the starting catcher? Who will solidify the 5th spot in the lineup that was a big problem for the Dodgers last season?

While most of the regulars are already set, Roberts still has some decisions to make with the lineup. We saw Roberts use 110 different lineups last season, so there’s a very good possibility of several changes throughout the season. Let’s take the first crack at what the Dodgers lineup could look with Opening Day less than 100 days away.

** This lineup is constructed as if there were a right-handed starter on the mound **