The Dodgers‘ front office has been reluctant to give out lucrative contracts in free agency or make the “big splash” via a trade. This method has proven to work so far.
Keeping Cody Bellinger rather than trading him and Jose De Leon for Brian Dozier looks to have been proven success in the early going. Acquiring Alex Wood is also proving its worth.
Not only does this save money, but it also provides roster flexibility. With fewer big names, players can move around on the field and on and off the roster. This has proven to be crucial with all the injuries the Dodgers have faced so far.