Dodgers Notes: Non-Roster Invite Will Make Team, Trevor Bauer to Face LA, Gavin Lux Losing Shortstop Job?
It was a busy Thursday in Dodgers land, both on and off the field.
On the field, the Dodgers played two and a half innings against the San Francisco Giants, before the rain in Arizona cancelled the rest of the game.
Off the field, there were tons of headlines, including Dave Roberts confirming a non-roster invitee will make the roster, while also being noncommittal about Gavin Lux being his Opening Day starting shortstop.
And finally, Trevor Bauer will be facing the Dodgers this weekend… seriously.
Here’s all the latest Dodgers headlines:
Dave Roberts Noncommittal on Gavin Lux Starting at Shortstop for Dodgers on Opening Day
Trevor Bauer Joins Independent Team, Will Pitch Against Dodgers This Weekend
Dodgers Shortstop Gavin Lux Reveals How He’s Working On Improving His Defense
Dave Roberts Confirms Non-Roster Invitee Will Make the Dodgers’ Bullpen
Dave Roberts ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ if Andy Pages Debuts This Season For Dodgers
James Paxton Says ‘It Seems Like’ the Dodgers Will Use a 6-Man Rotation
Veterans Stunned By Attention Around Ohtani, Yamamoto in Dodgers’ Camp
Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Has Started Working Out With Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Trainer
Will Having Another Japanese Player in the Dodgers’ Clubhouse Help Shohei Ohtani?
NASCAR at Dodger Stadium? Team Discussed Hosting Race, Per Report
Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Reveals What Didn’t Feel Right in Second Spring Start
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While I like Muncy and Lux for their many contributions over recent years, neither seems to be even average anymore on defense. Neither should be starters any longer. Their offense may be okay, but it’s time for a change. It’s also time for Barnes to be replaced, and possibly even Taylor and Vargas. These five are the team’s weak links going into 2024.
Seriously, how many utility players do we need. Rojas, Hernandez, CT3 are one too many. IMHO, Keke was an unnecessary addition and his spot would be better served by Pages. Time to trade Rojas or CT3 plus one of our excess starting pitchers for a decent shortstop.