If the Dodgers are going to win the World Series this season, we all know some of the big contributions they’ll need to get. Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith on the offensive side. Julio Urias and Clayton Kershaw on the mound. The big names need to act like the big names.
But what about some of the smaller names? Let’s look at three guys who might play outsized roles in the Dodgers’ October success.
Bullpen X-Factor: Tommy Kahnle
Kahnle has thrown just 12.2 innings for the Dodgers this year, but they’ve been really good innings, especially the 8.