Who’s back? Who might be re-signed? Who might be gone? The Dodgers face challenging offseason choices after yet another early postseason exit
The Dodgers face some uncertainty as to the returns of, clockwise from top left, Clayton Kershaw, Max Muncy, Jason Heyward, J.D. Martinez and Lance Lynn. As the Dodgers’ front office quickly swivels to offseason planning, it has one obvious problem: a dozen more 40-man roster players than a 40-man roster can hold.
Not only will the Dodgers need to make fast decisions about their surplus parts, they will need to make room for any additional 40-man roster promotions, and players they intend to acquire this offseason. Here’s a closer look at the decisions the Dodgers must make about each player in the days and weeks to come:After the Dodgers extended his contract through 2024 upon acquiring him from the Marlins, Rojas will get another chance to fill the backup infielder job projected for him before Gavin Lux tore two knee ligaments in February.His 175 home runs since 2017 rank 21st among active players.
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