‘A team that has to prove something’: Five opening-day questions for the Dodgers

The Dodgers seemingly have major gamers at every of their positions. Freeman at first. Muncy at second. Trea Turner at shortstop. Justin Turner at third. Will Smith behind the plate. Taylor, Bellinger and Betts within the outfield.

However additionally they have tons of versatility. Muncy can play both nook infield spot. Alberto can fill in at second, third and quick. Lux and Taylor can play the infield and outfield. And anybody can shuffle by means of because the designated hitter, which is being launched completely to the Nationwide League this yr.

Whereas the core of the Dodgers lineup would possibly look the identical most video games, Roberts can have the chance to tinker seeking the appropriate matchups.

If he desires to go heavy on left-handed hitters, Lux may go to left subject, Muncy may play second and Ríos may DH.

When extra right-handed hitters are wanted, Alberto can play at second, Smith may DH and Austin Barnes can slot behind the plate.

They’ve choices for using the DH spot, as effectively. Roberts has mentioned they’d seemingly shuffle many gamers out and in of the spot — maybe Muncy one night time, Justin Turner the following, and Ríos or Lux after them.

If certainly one of their bench bats will get sizzling, it may function a solution to redistribute taking part in time.