Dodgers’ Andrew Toles Begins Training For 2018 Comeback
The Dodgers came up just one win short of becoming World Series champions in 2017, but believe it or not there’s good news. The bulk of the team is young and talented, so they should have more opportunities in the near future. It’s also easy to forget some key players who will be coming back in 2018, such as Andrew Toles.
The left-fielder was having a solid year for the Dodgers in 2017. His slash line was at .271/.314/.458 and he had hit five home runs. Unfortunately, his season was cut short in early May after this happened:
He ended up tearing his right ACL and undergoing season-ending surgery. It’s been a long road back, but on Friday he posted a video of himself hitting off of a tee. Check it out below!
The Dodgers have a plethora of outfielders right now that can be used in 2018, such as Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig, Kiké Hernandez, Joc Pederson, Alex Verdugo, Trayce Thompson, and now Andrew Toles, just to name a few. The Dodgers have some of the best depth in the league, however it does raise the dilemma of who will make the team and who will start. Spring Training performances will play a huge part in making these decisions, but it will be interesting to see where Andrew Toles ends up.
Toles is definitely one of the Dodgers’ most talented options in left field, and a platoon with him and Kiké is something that Los Angeles could go with. Especially if Hernandez hits lefties the same way that he did in 2017 (.270/.367/.579). However, we will just have to wait and see.
What kind of role would you like to see from Andrew Toles in 2018? Let us know in the comments below!
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Starting Left Fielder / Lead-off Hitter !
A major factor lacking in the 2017 Dodgers’ season, was base stealing. With Toles leading off–a leftie with adequate power–he can scamper to second as he has done prior to injury, then you have the 2, 3, and 4 batters to bring him home. Can’t wait for Andrrew to return!
Love Andrew Toles and I can’t wait to see him back in the line up!
Andrew Toles is a great humble player. He is very gifted and has amazing speed. He is a starter in my book. No offense to any other Dodger player but Toles has what it takes to start
IMO the Dodgers need a Right-handed power hitter. I was hoping that Trayce Thompson would be that guy but it has not worked out that way. I hate to say it but one of my favorites, Joc Pederson should probably be boxed with others and traded for either that hitter or a Number 2 pitcher
the Dodgers could use the clutch hitting of Andrew Toles. hope he backs off a little near the wall in left field..