The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the 2025 MLB season with the confidence of a reigning champion and the roster of a team determined to make history.
After clinching the 2024 World Series, they’re not just resting on their laurels—they’ve retooled, reloaded, and are eyeing even greater heights.
The Dodgers Reload After a Championship Season
This offseason, the Dodgers made waves by signing left-handed ace Blake Snell, Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, and bringing back slugger Teoscar Hernández.
If that wasn’t enough, Shohei Ohtani, already an offensive powerhouse, is set to return to the mound in May after recovering from his elbow injury.
Combine all this with an already stacked lineup, and the Dodgers are not just aiming to defend their title—they’re flirting with legendary territory.
Could this team challenge the single-season record of 116 wins? It’s starting to look possible.
A Historic Rotation in the Making
According to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs, this year’s Dodgers rotation could make history with its dominance.
The combination of Sasaki, Snell, and Tyler Glasnow gives the Dodgers three starting pitchers projected to notch strikeout rates of 30% or higher, according to FanGraphs Depth Charts. That’s not just impressive—it’s unprecedented.
No team in MLB history has ever had three starters meet that mark while pitching at least 75 innings each in a single season.
Blake Snell: The Strikeout Specialist
Blake Snell, now 32, remains one of the league’s most effective strikeout artists. He is coming off a season with 145 strikeouts in just 104 innings for the San Francisco Giants.
The two-time Cy Young winner signed a five-year deal to anchor the Dodgers’ rotation. His experience and dominance make him an integral piece of this historic pitching staff.
Tyler Glasnow: Dominant but Risky
Tyler Glasnow is another ace-level pitcher capable of shutting down opposing lineups. Glasnow struck out 168 batters in 134 innings last year, showcasing his fastball and elite strikeout ability.
While injuries have occasionally hindered his availability, his upside is still undeniable. He’ll be a key figure in the Dodgers’ push in October.
Roki Sasaki: Japan’s Young Phenom
Then there’s Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old sensation from Japan. Sasaki was one of the most sought-after players in the offseason and is known for him 100+ MPH fastball and nasty splitter.
His potential to dominate at the major league level is staggering. By pairing him with another Japanese ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives the Dodgers an international one-two punch that few lineups can match.
Shohei Ohtani’s Return to the Mound
And, of course, Shohei Ohtani looms large. Set to return to pitching duties in May, Ohtani is poised to remind everyone why he’s one of baseball’s most unique and valuable players.
The dual-threat superstar gives the Dodgers a level of versatility and star power that no other team can replicate.
Dodgers Chasing History in 2025
Add all this to an already potent offense and a bullpen featuring new additions like Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, and the Dodgers appear poised for a historic season.
If they stay healthy, this team isn’t just aiming for another championship—they might rewrite the record books along the way.
