Dodgers Notes: All-Star Pitcher Injured, James Outman Japan Status Revealed, Record Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had the decision on their fifth starting pitcher in the rotation made for them as an All-Star pitcher was injured while lifting weights. This leaves a promising arm who has been away from MLB for almost two years to get the nod to start the season in the rotation.

Additionally, the Dodgers have finally agreed to a record-breaking contract extension with manager Dave Roberts. He is now the highest-paid manager in MLB history in terms of average annual value.

Roberts had a busy day as he also revealed the status of James Outman making the trip with the team to Japan for the Opening Series against the Chicago Cubs. Although not an indication of making the final roster spot for the North American season opener, the excitement at the Tokyo Dome will be a once in a lifetime experience for players to witness.

Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers All-Star Pitcher Suffers Injury, Officially Out of Opening Day Rotation

Dodgers, Dave Roberts Agree to 4-Year, Record-Breaking Contract Extension

James Outman’s Status for Dodgers’ Japan Trip Has Been Revealed

Dodgers Cut 7 More Players From Spring Roster as Japan Trip Nears

Dave Roberts Tells Non-Roster Invite He’s Traveling With Dodgers to Japan in Incredible Moment

How Much Are the Dodgers Paying Dave Roberts In His New Contract Extension?

Dodgers Haven’t Decided if Hyeseong Kim Will Travel to Japan for Tokyo Series

Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Undergoing Tommy John Surgery; Can Dodgers Trade Any Pitchers to NY?

Dave Roberts Breaks Silence on Record-Breaking Contract Extension With Dodgers

MLB Insider Makes Bold Prediction Regarding Dodgers’ Starting Pitchers in 2025

Dave Roberts Seems to Hint at Dodgers Outfielder Being Left Off Opening Day Roster

Dodgers Reveal Key Pitcher Out for Season With Torn Labrum

Dave Roberts Reveals $182 Million Pitcher Likely to Start Opening Day in LA

Dave Roberts Says Winner of Dodgers’ Fifth Starter Competition Has Been Decided

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