Among the various moves the Los Angeles Dodgers made last year to fill out their organizational depth was signing Kevin Pillar to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invite to Spring Training.
Although Pillar spent the 2021 season with the New York Mets and was facing long odds to make the Dodgers’ roster, he believed joining the team would aid his career longevity. Furthermore, it also represented a homecoming for the West Hills, California native.
Pillar began last season with Triple-A Oklahoma City before joining the Dodgers roster at the end of May. He only appeared in four games before sustaining a dislocated left shoulder that required surgery.