The Dodgers have announced their Opening Day 30-man roster for the 2020 COVID-19-shortened 60-game regular season, which begins tonight at 7:08 p.m. (PT) against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman made the announcement.
Here is the Dodgers 2020 Opening Day 30-man roster by position:
Pitchers (16):
- Scott Alexander (L)
- Pedro Báez
- Walker Buehler
- Caleb Ferguson (L)
- Dylan Floro
- Brusdar Graterol
- Kenley Jansen
- Joe Kelly
- Clayton Kershaw (L)
- Adam Kolarek (L)
- Jake McGee (L)
- Dennis Santana
- Ross Stripling
- Blake Treinen
- Julio Urías (L)
- Alex Wood (L)
Catchers (2):
- Austin Barnes
- Will Smith
Infielders (5):
- Matt Beaty
- Max Muncy
- Corey Seager
- Edwin Ríos
- Justin Turner
Outfielders (5):
- Cody Bellinger
- Mookie Betts
- Terrance Gore
- Joc Pederson
- AJ Pollock
Infielder/Outfielder (2):
- Kiké Hernández
- Chris Taylor
Injured List (1):
- Jimmy Nelson, RHP (45-day, low-back surgery)
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Noticeably missing from the Dodgers 30-man Opening Day roster is 22-year-old right-hander Dustin May and 25-year-old infielder Zach McKinstry, who Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday “is an injury away from being a Dodger.”
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And what of Gavin Lux… I thought he was a lock at 2nd base? Admittedly, I’ve not been paying that close attention to the “summer camp” and am surprised he’s missing from the roster.
And, assuming the Dodgers do win this years’ championship, whatever that may be, will it be bittersweet? I gotta say, I hate asterisks in the record book and won’t feel vindicated until the Dodgers win a full season World Series championship. With Mookie on board for the foreseeable future and given the depth of this team, it may not be that far down the road for the franchise. But this year is more about salvaging a partial season for the league. Without a doubt, they’re going to lose a ton of money this year.
I’d rather have McKinstry over Gore
Same.