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NL West 2022 division preview shows how Dodgers rivals stack up

By Michael Higgins

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 23: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by Justin Turner #10 as he heads to the dugout after hitting a 2 RBI home run against the Colorado Rockies in the tenth inning at Coors Field on September 23, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 23: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by Justin Turner #10 as he heads to the dugout after hitting a 2 RBI home run against the Colorado Rockies in the tenth inning at Coors Field on September 23, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Ozzie Albies #1 after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

Your Los Angeles Dodgers: First in the NL West

Now for the team you are presumably reading this article for, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

These Dodgers may be the team to experience the most turnover in the offseason amongst the entire division. Kenley Jansen, Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, Joe Kelly, and Corey Knebel have all left for new teams in 2022. That is star production that will be nearly impossible to replace, but Andrew Friedman definitely tried his best.

Signing Freddie Freeman to a six-year contract was a good start, as this offense may be even deadlier than last year when fully healthy. To bolster the pitching staff, the front office brought in Andrew Heaney from the Yankees, who is looking for a bounce back season. Tyler Anderson and Daniel Hudson are also being brought in to provide key innings, whether it be as a starter or a reliever.

As for a season outlook, the Dodgers are clearly favorites to not only win, but run away with the NL West. Even if they sustain injuries, they have the organizational depth to fill numerous holes without missing a beat.

To end 2022, I have the Dodgers finishing with a record of 104-58.

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