LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw was lost for 10 weeks in the second half of the season, they had a record 28 players go on the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers still won 91 games and their fourth consecutive NL West title last season.
Dave Roberts survived plenty of adversity in his first year as manager while having his optimism regularly tested.
With likely better health this season, the Dodgers have to be considered favorites to repeat as division champions.
Their farm system is deep — witness Corey Seager’s rise to prominence — and they have enough veteran talent to withstand the ups and downs.