2022 Los Angeles Dodgers season

2022 Los Angeles Dodgers
Major League affiliations
National League (since 1890) Western Division (since 1969)
Location
Dodger Stadium (since 1962) Los Angeles, California (since 1958)
Other information
Owner(s)	Guggenheim Baseball Management
President of Baseball Operations	Andrew Friedman
General manager(s)	Brandon Gomes
Manager(s)	Dave Roberts
Local television	Spectrum SportsNet LA (Joe Davis or Tim Neverett, Orel Hershiser, Nomar Garciaparra, Eric Karros, Jessica Mendoza, Dontrelle Willis and Kirsten Watson or David Vassegh) (Spanish audio feed) (Jaime Jarrín, Pepe Yñiguez, Fernando Valenzuela)
Local radio	KLAC-AM Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Network (Charley Steiner, Tim Neverett, Rick Monday) KTNQ (Jaime Jarrín, Pepe Yñiguez, Fernando Valenzuela, José Mota)
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The 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers season will be the 133rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, their 65th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 60th season playing their home games at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will attempt to win the NL Western division crown for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons, make the World Series for the fourth time in six years, and win their second World Series in three years. The Dodgers are scheduled to host the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 19, 2022.

On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). On March 10, 2022, the MLB and MLBPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, thus ending the lockout. Opening Day was re-scheduled for April 7.^[1] Although MLB previously announced that several series would be cancelled due to the lockout, the agreement provided for a full 162-game season, with originally canceled games made up throughout the season via doubleheaders, loss of off-days and extending the season by three days.^[2]

Offseason[]

Broadcasting team[]

On September 28, 2021, the Dodgers Spanish language broadcaster since 1959, Jaime Jarrín, announced he would retire after the 2022 season.^[3] The Dodgers announced on March 14 several new additions to the broadcast team on SportsNet LA. Former Dodger Eric Karros, Dontrelle Willis, José Mota and Jessica Mendoza would be calling select road and home games as well as participating in the studio show.. and another former Dodger Adrián González was hired as an analyst exclusively for the studio team.^[4]

Front office[]

On January 18, 2022, the Dodgers promoted Brandon Gomes to become the team's General Manager, the first time the Dodgers had someone in that position since Farhan Zaidi departed after the 2018 season.^[5]

Roster departures[]

On November 3, one day after the conclusion of the 2021 World Series, several Dodgers players became free agents: pitchers Danny Duffy, Cole Hamels, Kenley Jansen, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Knebel, Jimmy Nelson and Max Scherzer, first baseman Albert Pujols, shortstop Corey Seager, outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor.^[6] On November 5, they outrighted pitchers Scott Alexander and Jimmie Sherfy and infielder Andy Burns, removing them from the 40-man roster.^[7] On November 6, they declined the 2022 option on relief pitcher Joe Kelly, making him a free agent.^[8] Outfielders Billy McKinney and Zach Reks were designated for assignment on November 19.^[9] On November 30, pitcher Andrew Vasquez was non-tendered and became a free agent.^[10] Infielder Sheldon Neuse was designated for assignment on December 1, and removed from the 40-man roster.^[11] On March 18, outfielder Luke Raley was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league pitcher Tanner Dodson.^[12]

Roster additions[]

On November 10, the Dodgers signed pitcher Andrew Heaney to a one-year, $8.5 million, contract.^[13] On November 19, the Dodgers added five minor leaguers to the 40-man roster: Pitcher Michael Grove, infielders Jacob Amaya, Eddys Leonard, and Jorbit Vivas and outfielder James Outman.^[9] On November 30, the Dodgers signed relief pitcher Daniel Hudson to a one-year contract.^[14] On December 1, the Dodgers re-signed Chris Taylor to a four-year contract plus a team option for a fifth year.^[11] On March 13, 2022, the Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw on a one-year, $17 million, contract.^[15] Pitcher Jimmy Nelson re-signed with the Dodgers for one-year, with a club option, on March 17.^[16] Pitcher Danny Duffy re-signed with the Dodgers for a similiar one-year with club option deal the following day.^[17]

On March 18, as spring training was beginning, the Dodgers signed All-Star First Baseman Freddie Freeman to a six year, $162 million, contract.^[18] The same day, they signed pitcher Tyler Anderson to an $8 million one-year contract.^[19]

Off-season 40-man roster moves

Departing Player Date Transaction New Team Arriving player Old team Date Transaction Danny Duffy November 3 Free agent[6] Los Angeles Dodgers[17] Andrew Heaney New York Yankees November 10 Free agent signing[13] Cole Hamels November 3 Free agent[6] TBA Jacob Amaya Tulsa Drillers November 19 Added to 40-man roster[9] Kenley Jansen November 3 Free agent[6] TBA Michael Grove Tulsa Drillers November 19 Added to 40-man roster[9] Clayton Kershaw November 3 Free agent[6] Los Angeles Dodgers[15] Eddys Leonard Great Lakes Loons November 19 Added to 40-man roster[9] Corey Knebel November 3 Free agent[6] Philadelphia Phillies[20] James Outman Tulsa Drillers November 19 Added to 40-man roster[9] Jimmy Nelson November 3 Free agent[6] Los Angeles Dodgers[16] Jorbit Vivas Great Lakes Loons November 19 Added to 40-man roster[9] Albert Pujols November 3 Free agent[6] TBA Daniel Hudson San Diego Padres November 30 Free agent signing[14] Max Scherzer November 3 Free agent[6] New York Mets[21] Chris Taylor Los Angeles Dodgers December 1 Free agent signing[11] Corey Seager November 3 Free agent[6] Texas Rangers[22] Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers March 13 Free agent signing[15] Steven Souza Jr. November 3 Free agent[6] Seattle Mariners[23] Jimmy Nelson Los Angeles Dodgers March 17 Free agent signing[16] Chris Taylor November 3 Free agent[6] Los Angeles Dodgers[11] Danny Duffy Los Angeles Dodgers March 18 Free agent signing[17] Scott Alexander November 5 Outrighted[7] TBA Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves March 18 Free agent signing[18] Andy Burns November 5 Outrighted[7] Oklahoma City Dodgers Tyler Anderson Seattle Mariners March 18 Free agent signing[19] Jimmie Sherfy November 5 Outrighted[7] TBA Joe Kelly November 6 Option declined[8] Chicago White Sox[24] Billy McKinney November 19 Designed for assignment[9] Texas Rangers[25] Zach Reks November 19 Designed for assignment[9] Texas Rangers[25] Andrew Vasquez November 30 Non-Tendered [10] Toronto Blue Jays[26] Sheldon Neuse December 1 Designated for assignment[11] Oakland Athletics[27] Luke Raley March 18 Trade[12] Tampa Bay Rays

Lockout[]

The expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Major League Baseball Players Association occurred on December 1, 2021 with no new agreement in place.^[28] As a result, the team owners voted unanimously to lockout the players stopping all free agency and trades.^[29][30]

The parties came to an agreement on a new CBA on March 10, 2022.^[31]

Rule changes[]

Pursuant to the new CBA, several new rules were instituted for the 2022 season. The National League will adopt the designated hitter full-time, a draft lottery will be implemented, the postseason will expand from ten teams to twelve, and advertising patches will appear on player uniforms and helmets for the first time.^[32][33]

Spring Training[]

Spring Training non-roster invitees[34][35]

Player Position 2021 team(s) Yency Almonte Pitcher Colorado Rockies Beau Burrows Pitcher Detroit Tigers / Minnesota Twins Jon Duplantier Pitcher Arizona Diamondbacks Robbie Erlin Pitcher Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Carson Fulmer Pitcher Cincinnati Reds Sam Gaviglio Pitcher SSG Landers Reyes Moronta Pitcher San Francisco Giants Ryan Pepiot Pitcher Oklahoma City Dodgers / Tulsa Drillers Yefry Ramírez Pitcher Los Angeles Dodgers Bobby Wahl Pitcher Nashville Sounds / Oklahoma City Dodgers Mike Wright Pitcher Chicago White Sox Hunter Feduccia Catcher Tulsa Drillers Carson Taylor Catcher Great Lakes Loons Tomás Telis Catcher St. Paul Saints Eddy Alvarez Infielder Miami Marlins Andy Burns Infielder Los Angeles Dodgers Michael Busch Infielder Tulsa Drillers Kody Hoese Infielder Tulsa Drillers Jake Lamb Infielder Chicago White Sox / Toronto Blue Jays Miguel Vargas Infielder Great Lakes Loons / Tulsa Drillers Ryan Noda Outfielder Tulsa Drillers Jason Martin Outfielder Texas Rangers Andy Pages Outfielder Great Lakes Loons Stefen Romero Outfielder Orix Buffaloes

After the conclusion of the lockout, Spring Training was scheduled to begin on March 14 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.^[36] The Dodgers will play a total of 18 games, 15 in the Arizona Cactus League and three Freeway Series games against the Los Angeles Angels.^[37]

Regular season[]

Season standings[]

National League West[]

v t NL West	W	L	Pct.	GB	Home	Road
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	0	-nan	—	0–0	0–0
Colorado Rockies	0	0	-nan	—	0–0	0–0
Los Angeles Dodgers	0	0	-nan	—	0–0	0–0
San Diego Padres	0	0	-nan	—	0–0	0–0
San Francisco Giants	0	0	-nan	—	0–0	0–0

National League Wild Card[]

Record vs. opponents[]

Game log[]

2022 Game Log: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
April: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record 1 April 8 @ Rockies – — – 2 April 9 @ Rockies – — – 3 April 10 @ Rockies – — – 4 April 12 @ Twins – — – 5 April 13 @ Twins – — – 6 April 14 Reds – — – 7 April 15 Reds – — – 8 April 16 Reds – — – 9 April 17 Reds – — – 10 April 18 Braves – — – 11 April 19 Braves – — – 12 April 20 Braves – — – 13 April 22 @ Padres – — – 14 April 23 @ Padres – — – 15 April 24 @ Padres – — – 16 April 25 @ Diamondbacks – — – 17 April 26 @ Diamondbacks – — – 18 April 27 @ Diamondbacks – — – 19 April 29 Tigers – — – 20 April 30 Tigers – — –
May: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record 21 May 1 Tigers – — – 22 May 3 Giants – — – 23 May 4 Giants – — – 24 May 6 @ Cubs – — – 25 May 7 @ Cubs – — – 26 May 8 @ Cubs – — – 27 May 9 @ Pirates – — – 28 May 10 @ Pirates – — – 29 May 11 @ Pirates – — – 30 May 12 Phillies – — – 31 May 13 Phillies – — – 32 May 14 Phillies – — – 33 May 15 Phillies – — – 34 May 16 Diamondbacks – — – 35 May 17 (1) Diamondbacks – — – 36 May 17 (2) Diamondbacks – — – 37 May 18 Diamondbacks – — – 38 May 20 @ Phillies – — – 39 May 21 @ Phillies – — – 40 May 22 @ Phillies – — – 41 May 23 @ Nationals – — – 42 May 24 @ Nationals – — – 43 May 25 @ Nationals – ��� – 44 May 26 @ Diamondbacks – — – 45 May 27 @ Diamondbacks – — – 46 May 28 @ Diamondbacks – — – 47 May 29 @ Diamondbacks – — – 48 May 30 Pirates – — – 49 May 31 Pirates – — –
June: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record 50 June 1 Pirates – — – 51 June 2 Mets – — – 52 June 3 Mets – — – 53 June 4 Mets – — – 54 June 5 Mets – — – 55 June 7 @ White Sox – — – 56 June 8 @ White Sox – — – 57 June 9 @ White Sox – — – 58 June 10 @ Giants – — – 59 June 11 @ Giants – — – 60 June 12 @ Giants – — – 61 June 14 Angels – — – 62 June 15 Angels – — – 63 June 17 Guardians – — – 64 June 18 Guardians – — – 65 June 19 Guardians – — – 66 June 21 @ Reds – — – 67 June 22 @ Reds – — – 68 June 23 @ Reds – — – 69 June 24 @ Braves – — – 70 June 25 @ Braves – — – 71 June 26 @ Braves – — – 72 June 27 @ Rockies – — – 73 June 28 @ Rockies – — – 74 June 29 @ Rockies – — – 75 June 30 Padres – — –
July: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record 76 July 1 Padres – — – 77 July 2 Padres – — – 78 July 3 Padres – — – 79 July 4 Rockies – — – 80 July 5 Rockies – — – 81 July 6 Rockies – — – 82 July 7 Cubs – — – 83 July 8 Cubs – — – 84 July 9 Cubs – — – 85 July 10 Cubs – — – 86 July 12 @ Cardinals – — – 87 July 13 @ Cardinals – — – 88 July 14 @ Cardinals – — – 89 July 15 @ Angels – — – 90 July 16 @ Angels – — – – July 19 92nd All-Star Game American League vs. National League (Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California) 91 July 21 Giants – — – 92 July 22 Giants – — – 93 July 23 Giants – — – 94 July 24 Giants – — – 95 July 25 Nationals – — – 96 July 26 Nationals – — – 97 July 27 Nationals – — – 98 July 28 @ Rockies – — – 99 July 29 @ Rockies – — – 100 July 30 @ Rockies – — – 101 July 31 @ Rockies – — –
August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record 102 August 1 @ Giants – — – 103 August 2 @ Giants – — – 104 August 3 @ Giants – — – 105 August 4 @ Giants – — – 106 August 5 Padres – — – 107 August 6 Padres – — – 108 August 7 Padres – — – 109 August 9 Twins – — – 110 August 10 Twins – — – 111 August 12 @ Royals – — – 112 August 13 @ Royals – — – 113 August 14 @ Royals – — – 114 August 15 @ Brewers – — – 115 August 16 @ Brewers – — – 116 August 17 @ Brewers – — – 117 August 18 @ Brewers – — – 118 August 19 Marlins – — – 119 August 20 Marlins – — – 120 August 21 Marlins – — – 121 August 22 Brewers – — – 122 August 23 Brewers – — – 123 August 24 Brewers – — – 124 August 26 @ Marlins – — – 125 August 27 @ Marlins – — – 126 August 28 @ Marlins – — – 127 August 29 @ Marlins – — – 128 August 30 @ Mets – — – 129 August 31 @ Mets – — –
September: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record 130 September 1 @ Mets – — – 131 September 2 Padres – — – 132 September 3 Padres – — – 133 September 4 Padres – — – 134 September 5 Giants – — – 135 September 6 Giants – — – 136 September 7 Giants – — – 137 September 9 @ Padres – — – 138 September 10 @ Padres – — – 139 September 11 @ Padres – — – 140 September 12 @ Diamondbacks – — – 141 September 13 @ Diamondbacks – — – 142 September 14 @ Diamondbacks – — – 143 September 16 @ Giants – — – 144 September 17 @ Giants – — – 145 September 18 @ Giants – — – 146 September 19 Diamondbacks – — – 147 September 20 (1) Diamondbacks – — – 148 September 20 (2) Diamondbacks – — – 149 September 21 Diamondbacks – — – 150 September 22 Diamondbacks – — – 151 September 23 Cardinals – — – 152 September 24 Cardinals – — – 153 September 25 Cardinals – — – 154 September 27 @ Padres – ��� – 155 September 28 @ Padres – — – 156 September 29 @ Padres – — – 157 September 30 Rockies – — –
October: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record 158 October 1 Rockies – — – 159 October 2 Rockies – — – 160 October 3 Rockies – — – 161 October 4 Rockies – — – 162 October 5 Rockies – — –
Legend:        = Win        = Loss        = Postponement Bold = Dodgers team member

Roster[]

Los Angeles Dodgers 2022 spring training roster v t
40-man roster				Non-roster invitees		Coaches/Other
Pitchers 31 Tyler Anderson 52 Phil Bickford 63 Justin Bruihl 21 Walker Buehler 61 Garrett Cleavinger 64 Caleb Ferguson 26 Tony Gonsolin 81 Victor González 48 Brusdar Graterol -- Michael Grove 25 Andrew Heaney 41 Daniel Hudson 94 Andre Jackson 44 Tommy Kahnle 22 Clayton Kershaw 62 Darien Nuñez 59 Evan Phillips 33 David Price 49 Blake Treinen  7 Julio Urías 51 Alex Vesia 66 Mitch White		Catchers 15 Austin Barnes 16 Will Smith Infielders 76 Jacob Amaya 45 Matt Beaty  5 Freddie Freeman 83 Eddys Leonard  9 Gavin Lux 13 Max Muncy 43 Edwin Ríos 10 Justin Turner  6 Trea Turner 80 Jorbit Vivas Outfielders 35 Cody Bellinger 50 Mookie Betts  8 Zach McKinstry -- James Outman 11 A. J. Pollock  3 Chris Taylor		Pitchers -- Yency Almonte 70 Beau Burrows 58 Jon Duplantier 60 Robbie Erlin 56 Carson Fulmer 46 Sam Gaviglio -- Shane Greene -- Reyes Moronta 89 Ryan Pepiot 67 Yefry Ramírez 47 Bobby Wahl -- Mike Wright Catchers 79 Hunter Feduccia 95 Carson Taylor 38 Tomás Telis 14 Tony Wolters Infielders 68 Eddy Alvarez 29 Andy Burns 84 Michael Busch 96 Kody Hoese 12 Jake Lamb 71 Michael Vargas Outfielders 57 Jason Martin 93 Ryan Noda 90 Andy Pages 92 Stefen Romero		Manager 30 Dave Roberts Coaches 28 Josh Bard (bullpen) 65 Aaron Bates (assistant hitting) 73 Brant Brown (hitting) 82 Steve Cilladi (bullpen catcher) 91 Dino Ebel (third base) 88 Bob Geren (bench)  0 Danny Lehmann (game planning & communication) 86 Clayton McCullough (first base) 87 Connor McGuinness (assistant pitching) 99 Mark Prior (pitching) 72 Robert Van Scoyoc (hitting) 60-day injured list -- Danny Duffy 85 Dustin May 40 Jimmy Nelson Restricted list 27 Trevor Bauer 60 Andrew Toles 40 active, 0 inactive, 26 non-roster invitees 7- or 10-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated March 18, 2022 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Farm system[]

Level	Team	League	Manager	W	L	Position
AAA	Oklahoma City Dodgers	Pacific Coast League (East Division)	Travis Barbary[38]
AA	Tulsa Drillers	Texas League (North Division)	Scott Hennessey[39]
High A	Great Lakes Loons	Midwest League (East Division)	Austin Chubb[40]
Low A	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	California League (South Division)	John Shoemaker[41]
Rookie	ACL Dodgers	Arizona Complex League (Central Division)	Jair Fernandez[38]
Foreign Rookie	DSL Dodgers Bautista	Dominican Summer League (Northwest Division)	Dunior Zerpa[38]
Foreign Rookie	DSL Dodgers Shoemaker	Dominican Summer League (North Division)	Cordell Hipolito[38]

References[]

External links[]

• 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers season at Official Site Archived November 10, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
• 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers season at Baseball Reference