Dodgers: Predicting the batting order as summer camps open

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially return to work this week.

After reporting to Dodger Stadium for coronavirus testing, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially begin what is being called “summer camp” on Friday in prep of the 2020 season set to begin on July 23.

The Dodgers can carry up to 60 players who are eligible to play this season. The team announced an initial list of 51 names last week. They are expected to add recent 2020 MLB Draft signings Bobby Miller (RHP) and Landon Knack (RHP) to the player pool, along with recent minor league signing AJ Ramos.

However the expanded list of players shakes out, the core of the roster remains in place, with a few notable additions, such as Mookie Betts and David Price.

What will the Dodgers lineup look like on Opening Day?

If the draft schedule being floated around the league is finalized, manager Dave Roberts will hand in his lineup card – following new social distancing requirements – against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.

He will need to include a designated hitter for the first time as a National League manager who isn’t playing in an inter-league game. Lucky for him, the Dodgers have plenty of options with a deep bench of talent.

Let’s break down the lineup in terms of how the batting order could look on that late July date in Los Angeles.