As the Dodgers get closer to the first workout of spring training on Feb. 16, we are providing a breakdown of how they stand with their roster. Today, the starting rotation:
2016 recap
The Dodgers used 15 starting pitchers — after using a major-league high 16 in 2015. Veterans Brandon McCarthy, Scott Kazmir and Hyun-Jin Ryu were marginalized (or made invisible) by injuries. Rich Hill was acquired at mid-season and didn’t even pitch for his new team for almost a month due to blister problems. Even ace Clayton Kershaw spent 75 days on the DL with a mildly herniated disc in his back.