Dodgers Making Big Change in Attempt to Combat Injury Problem

In recent years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with a number of injuries to their pitching staff. Last season, a total of 12 Dodgers pitchers landed on the injured list at some point in 2024.

The myriad injuries left the Dodgers with only three starting pitchers and an overworked bullpen once October rolled around. Although it all worked out and the Dodgers ultimately won the World Series, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said a short-term solution to the pitching staff’s injury issues was their aggressive pursuits this winter.

“I’m sure some of [our past injury problems] created some of the mindset this offseason,” Friedman said, via Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.…