Dodgers’ pitchers Brandon McCarthy and Alex Wood both had issues last season, with Wood missing time due to arthroscopic elbow surgery and McCarthy returning from Tommy John surgery. Once he returned, however, he came down with a case of the yips and struggled mightily.
Even though the Dodgers have selected Brandon McCarthy as their fifth starter, Alex Wood should have won the role. He is only 26-years-old and has the potential to be a very good starting pitcher. Wood is also better suited to be a starting pitcher because he is effective against right-handed hitters, holding them to a .