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Dodgers Will Not Open Season With 6-Man Rotation: Here’s How the Starters, Bullpen Look

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to utilize a six-man rotation in 2025 — but not from the start.

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told reporters Friday that the Dodgers will open the season with a five-man rotation and eight-man bullpen.

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While the Dodgers plan on moving to a six-man rotation during the season, the schedule allows them to begin the season with just five pitchers in the starting rotation.

Dodgers Starting Rotation Outlook

The first four spots in the Dodgers starting rotation to open the season are obvious.