Dodgers Way Quick Hits: Brock Stewart, Kiké Hernandez, Bullpen

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 25: Pitcher Brock Stewart #48 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the MLB spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch on February 25, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 25: Pitcher Brock Stewart #48 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the MLB spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch on February 25, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 25: Pitcher Brock Stewart #48 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the MLB spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch on February 25, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Dodgers roster has been in flux over the past few days with all the injury news.  Now that the news has settled the roster is near completion for opening day.

The Dodgers have had to do quite the shuffling this week with injury news to Rich Hill.  Just as the rotation and bullpen were figured out, Dave Roberts and his staff had to go back to the drawing board after news of Hill’s injury came out.  The rotation is now set and the order will be Hyun-Jin Ryu, Ross Stripling, Kenta Maeda, Walker Buehler, and Julio Urias barring any more last minute changes.

The bullpen is not yet set and the last spot remains to be determined.  The lineup and bench are also complete with Brad Miller’s opt-out decision locking in Alex Verdugo for his first opening day in the big leagues.  It’s not yet known whether Verdugo or Joc will start in left field but the favorite seems to be Joc Pederson given his proven ability to mash right-handed pitching.

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