As the Los Angeles Dodgers look ahead to October with aspirations of defending their 2024 World Series title, several players on the roster are playing for their Dodgers futures.
Some may be looking to redefine their trajectories with the club, while others may be fighting just to be on the roster in 2026. Their reputations – and, in some cases, contracts – hinge primarily on their performance in the postseason. Talk about pressure.
Here are four players on the Dodgers roster who are really feeling the heat as they look ahead to October.
4 Dodgers whose futures depend on promising 2025 postseason performances
Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki was activated off the 60-day injured list late in the season and is being auditioned in a relief role to see if he can handle high-leverage postseason innings.