How the Dodgers NLDS Roster Was Assembled in 2023

How did each of the 26 players on the NLDS roster come to Los Angeles?

As the Dodgers and Diamondbacks get set to kick off their best of 5 National League Division Series, it seems like a great time to take a look at how LA's 26-man roster was assembled. With several key free agent signings, a few shrewd trade acquisitions, and plenty of homegrown talent, the Dodgers feature a diverse roster up and down the board.

All names are in alphabetical order by last name.

Drafted

1. LHP Caleb Ferguson
2. RHP Michael Grove
3. LHP Clayton Kershaw
4. RHP Bobby Miller
5. OF James Outman
6. RHP Ryan Pepiot
7. RHP Emmet Sheehan
8. C Will Smith

Acquired Via Trade

1. C Austin Barnes
2. 2B/RF Mookie Betts
3. RHP Brusdar Graterol
4. UTIL Kiké Hernandez
5. RHP Joe Kelly
6. RHP Lance Lynn
7. RHP Evan Phillips
8. SS Miguel Rojas
9. UTIL Chris Taylor
10. LHP Alex Vesia
11. 2B Kolten Wong

Signed in Free Agency

1. RHP Ryan Brasier
2. 1B Freddie Freeman
3. OF Jason Heyward
4. DH J.D. Martinez
5. RHP Shelby Miller
6. 3B Max Muncy
7. OF David Peralta

Final Thoughts

This is probably the most built from outside the organization club we've seen the Dodgers run out there in the playoffs in a long time, but the front office's success in drafting pitching will be clearly on display all postseason long.

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