“There are rich teams, and there are poor teams. Then there’s 50 feet of crap, and then there’s us.”
However, those two pitchers are just the tip of the iceberg for the Dodgers’ pitching depth.
Here are all their rotation options for next season, in alphabetical order:
Tyler Glasnow
Tyler Glasnow, often overlooked due to injury setbacks, holds significant potential. After a 2024 season cut short by an elbow injury following 22 starts, he aims to make a strong comeback. This former All-Star can fire his four-seamer in the high 90s, complemented by a slider and curveball. Last season, he recorded a 3.49 ERA, 2.90 FIP, 0.95 WHIP, and struck out 168 batters in 134 innings.
Tony Gonsolin
Tony Gonsolin was once seen as the ace of the Dodgers’ rotation in 2022. Unfortunately, recurring forearm injuries have sidelined him since 2023. In his career, he has maintained a solid 3.19 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 79 appearances, primarily utilizing his four-seamer and split-fingered fastball.
Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw, a three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, may be nearing the end of his illustrious career. Despite being limited to only seven starts last season due to injuries, Kershaw’s career regular-season ERA stands at an impressive 2.50. His ability to induce weak contact with his slider remains a key asset, even as he approaches 37.
Landon Knack
Landon Knack showcased his potential last season, appearing in 15 games and starting 12. With a solid 3.65 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 69 innings, he demonstrated a reliable four-pitch repertoire: four-seamer, slider, curveball, and changeup. As a former second-round pick, Knack could serve as a valuable asset in the bullpen or begin the 2025 season at Triple-A.
Dustin May
Dustin May, once viewed as a cornerstone of the Dodgers’ future, has faced his own challenges with elbow injuries. Since debuting in 2019, he has managed only 46 appearances, posting a 3.10 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. May’s ability to reach the high 90s with his power sinker makes him a valuable option when healthy.
Bobby Miller
Bobby Miller, the Dodgers’ first-round pick in 2020, has experienced a rollercoaster of a career. After an 8.52 ERA in 13 starts last season, he had a much stronger performance the year before, with a 3.76 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 22 starts. Miller’s five-pitch mix, including a four-seamer, changeup, curveball, sinker, and slider, gives him room for growth.
Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani, a three-time MVP, has not pitched since 2023 due to a torn UCL and is unlikely to join the opening-day rotation. When healthy, he has been an electrifying presence on the mound, boasting a 3.01 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 608 strikeouts across 86 starts with the Los Angeles Angels. His diverse pitching arsenal includes a sweeper and cutter.
Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki stands out as one of the most intriguing prospects on the Dodgers’ pitching staff. The 23-year-old has yet to pitch in the MLB but brings impressive stats from Japan, including a 2.02 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 524 strikeouts in 414 2/3 innings. His fastball has reached triple digits, and he made headlines while pitching for Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Blake Snell
Gavin Stone
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
