The Dodgers have finally clinched the division, and are one win away from reaching 100 wins this season. Their PECOTA projections was 98 wins, so in that respect they have exceeded expectations. What was not expected, however, is the makeup of the roster heading into the playoffs.
The core group is there, of course. Clayton Kershaw will be the game one starter. Corey Seager and Justin Turner will be anchoring the left side of the infield. Yasiel Puig will be in right ( he and Dave Roberts will work out whatever issues they are dealing with right now, I’m sure of it.