Dodgers: 2018 Showing Just How Special LA’s Depth is

The first word that usually comes to mind when people think of the Dodgers is ‘depth.’ Last year solidified that but this year has been a more exemplary example.

In 2016, the Dodgers had to use a record 15 different starting pitchers during the regular season and were able to make it all the way to the NLCS. Last year, Austin Barnes, Chris Taylor, Brandon Morrow, and Cody Bellinger came out of nowhere and helped propel the team to within one victory of a World Series title. But as impressive as those years were, this year may be the most.

The ‘next man up’ mentality has been the mantra of the Dodgers since Andrew Friedman took over the franchise. He prioritizes depth, and affordable at that,…