Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2453: Season Preview Series: Dodgers and Rockies

Mar 18, 2026
Guest
Patrick Lyons
Guest
Fabian Ardaya
Fabian Ardaya, Dodgers reporter for The Athletic, shares inside perspective on L.A.’s pitching plans, bullpen rebuild, and roster tweaks. Patrick Lyons, Rockies beat reporter and insider, outlines front-office hires, veteran additions, and prospect promotion plans. They dig into health updates, pitching depth, and realistic goals for both clubs in short, focused conversations.
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INSIGHT

Ohtani Expected As Regular Starter With Flexible Workload

  • Shohei Ohtani will be used as a regular starter without strict inning caps but the Dodgers may skip starts and manage workload across the season.
  • Team expects him in opening rotation with flexibility to give extra rest when needed.
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Dodgers Spent Big On Relievers After 2024 Bullpen Collapse

  • Dodgers doubled down on bullpen spending after 2024 struggles and signed Edwin Díaz as a high-leverage short-term solution.
  • Andrew Friedman admitted such signings reflect revenue-driven willingness to spend more aggressively this offseason.
INSIGHT

Dodgers Sustain Depth By Flipping Blocked Prospects

  • Dodgers maintain top system depth by drafting, developing, and trading blocked prospects to replenish talent and create trade assets.
  • Trades for prospects (e.g., Michael Busch, Gavin Lux deals) show cycle: develop, flip blocked players into young talent.
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