Injuries Force Dodgers to Rethink Pitching Strategy

The Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching rotation has been severely depleted by injuries to key starters, including Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Clayton Kershaw, and Michael Kopech. As a result, the Dodgers' bullpen now leads MLB in innings pitched, prompting the team to acquire relievers J.P. Feyereisen and Ryan Loutos for depth. Manager Dave Roberts is considering unconventional strategies, such as asking Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki to pitch more frequently and reducing recovery time between their starts. The team is also rumored to be exploring trades for reliable starting pitchers, with Erick Fedde, Nick Martinez, and Sandy Alcántara among the discussed targets. Offensively, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts continue to power the lineup and keep the team competitive. Despite these efforts, the Dodgers' path to another World Series title has become far more complicated due to the injury crisis and ongoing roster challenges.