The Dodgers entered spring training with almost every starting position sorted out except for left field. The left field competition will most likely last all of spring training unless trades or injuries narrow down the competition. The competitors for the left field job are Matt Kemp, Andrew Toles, Alex Verdugo, Trayce Thompson, and Joc Pederson. While Kike Hernandez is said to be in the competition, he will primarily start against left-handed starters and play all over the field.
Matt Kemp is probably the favorite for the starting left field job just because he is making over twenty million dollars this season so the Dodgers are going to give him a long look.