In December, the Dodgers traded away several players to the Braves to help insure they could avoid the luxury tax – and in that trade re-acquired former Dodger Matt Kemp. Depending on your view, he is a new Dodger and/or a veteran Dodger. He arrived at spring training 40 pounds lighter! He hit excellently in spring training. When I first looked, he was batting (.283/.320/.587/.903). Hitting 3 for 29 with no extra bases lowered his stats to (.255/.311/.509/.821). His hard work was rewarded with a spot on the 25 man roster.
Three new players in the bullpen are Tom Koehler, Scott Alexander, and JT Chargois.