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Shohei Ohtani
Timeline to pitch still unclear
After being unanimously named the National League's 2024 MVP on Thursday, Ohtani stated it is his goal to be ready to pitch to start the 2025 season, but he won't rush his return, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
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Gavin Lux
Trade not a given
The Dodgers aren't necessarily planning to trade Lux this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Clayton Kershaw
Not going anywhere
According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Kershaw, who is scheduled for surgery on his toe and left knee Wednesday, said he is "going to be a Dodger" when asked about his $10 million player option for 2025.
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Jack Flaherty
Playoff run spelling LA reunion?
Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch speculates that Flaherty's playoff performance could make it more likely he re-signs with the Dodgers during the offseason.
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Tommy Edman
Longtime interest from Los Angeles
The Dodgers coveted Edman for three years prior to acquiring him from the Cardinals in July, reports Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com.
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Walker Buehler
Landing spot with Rangers?
The Rangers could attempt to sign Buehler to a one-year pillow contract in free agency, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News.
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Chris Taylor
Opening for more playing time?
Taylor could see more playing time in the World Series after Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder subluxation during Saturday's Game 2 victory against the Yankees.
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Kevin Kiermaier
Might get left off roster
Kiermaier could be excluded from the Dodgers' World Series roster since Miguel Rojas, who was left off the NLCS roster due to a torn adductor, has a "good possibility" of being active, reports Eric Stephen of SBNation.com.
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Teoscar Hernandez
No movement on extension
Hernandez said Wednesday that he hasn't been thinking about free agency and that there's been no communication between his agents and the Dodgers regarding a contract extension, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
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Shohei Ohtani
Bolsters MVP campaign in September
Ohtani was named the National League Player of the Month for September on Tuesday.
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Walker Buehler
Option for Cubs?
The Cubs could look to sign Buehler to a one-year, prove-it contract this offseason, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
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Michael Kopech
Using slider more in LA
Kopech has utilized his slider more since being acquired by the Dodgers and has a 1.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB over 18 innings since the trade, per Sam Blum of The Athletic.
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Anthony Banda
Excelling with heavy workload
Banda has appeared in 44 of 89 games for the Dodgers since having his contract selected May 19.
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Shohei Ohtani
Could become first DH to win MVP
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic believes Ohtani will be the first player to win an MVP while primarily playing designated hitter, especially if he hits 50 homers and steals 50 bases.
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Jack Flaherty
Yankees downplay medical concerns
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Wednesday that they would have acquired Flaherty if they could have matched the Tigers' trade demands, reports Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.
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James Paxton
Could return to Boston
According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Red Sox are in discussions to acquire Paxton from the Dodgers.
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Nick Anderson
Deal has two opt-outs
Anderson's minor-league contract with the Dodgers includes opt-outs on Aug. 15 and 28 if he's not on the major-league roster, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
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James Paxton
Boston has interest
The Red Sox are expected to have interest in Paxton, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
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River Ryan
Set to start Monday?
Ryan could be an option to start Monday against the Giants, reports Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.
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Gavin Lux
Future playing time in question
According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated in late June that he would consider shifting Mookie Betts to second base once back from his wrist injury, which would likely limit Lux's playing time.
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Mookie Betts
Hits service-time milestone
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Betts, who is on the 10-day injured list with a fractured wrist, reached 10 years of major-league service time in late June.
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Shohei Ohtani
Skipping Home Run Derby
Ohtani said Wednesday he's not planning to take part in the 2024 Home Run Derby due to his rehab progression from Tommy John surgery, reports Juan Toribio of MLB.com.
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Miguel Rojas
Won't fill everyday role
According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Rojas will receive regular off days given his age and injury history.
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Ryan Yarbrough
Chance for bulk relief?
Yarbrough could be a candidate to pitch in bulk relief Friday against the Angels after manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that a new pitcher will be inserted into the rotation, reports Juan Toribio of MLB.com.
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Landon Knack
Opening in rotation
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that a pitcher will be inserted into the rotation Friday against the Angels, reports Juan Toribio of MLB.com, and Knack should be a candidate to start that contest.
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