The Los Angeles Dodgers concluded their Cactus League schedule for 2024 with an 8–1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday before departing for the Seoul Series in South Korea. The regular season is set to kick off on March 20 and 21 against the Padres in South Korea.
Throughout the past month, the Dodgers witnessed stellar performances from players across the roster, spanning from rookies to seasoned veterans.
**Position Players:**
Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani, all former Most Valuable Player award winners, showcased exceptional offensive prowess at the forefront of the Dodger lineup during Cactus League action. Their impressive slashlines for the spring were as follows:
– Ohtani: .500/.577/.909/1.486 in 26 plate appearances
– Betts: .441/.513/.618/1.131 in 39 PA
– Freeman: .281/.324/.625/.949 in 37 PA
Freeman emerged as the top performer among Dodgers hitters with 14 RBIs and three home runs in the Cactus League, highlighted by a grand slam against the White Sox on March 6. Betts concluded the Cactus League with a seven-game hitting streak and solid stats, while Ohtani showcased his power with four extra-base hits and nine RBIs.
Newcomer Teoscar Hernández impressed with a .414 batting average over 11 Cactus League games, while outfielder James Outman delivered five extra-base hits with a 1.173 OPS in 11 games. Andy Pages, a highly touted outfield prospect, displayed his potential with two home runs and nine RBIs, boasting a 1.571 OPS.
Non-roster invitee catcher Chris Okey made his mark with two home runs in 11 Cactus League games, while Minor League second baseman Austin Gauthier contributed significantly with a .318 batting average and a pivotal go-ahead grand slam.
**Pitchers:**
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, slated for the second game of the Seoul Series, wrapped up his Cactus League outings with a mixed performance on Wednesday. Despite striking out the side in the first inning, he yielded four earned runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Mariners.
Tyler Glasnow, set to start on Opening Day, led Dodgers pitchers in innings pitched and strikeouts while allowing only one earned run in three starts. Rookie Gavin Stone made a strong case for the Opening Day roster, conceding just one run in 9 2/3 innings across four games. Michael Grove ended his Cactus League campaign impressively with 3 1/3 shutout innings in his final start.
Manager Dave Roberts commended the team’s overall effort, emphasizing the successful preparation of starters, bullpen pitchers, and position players.
**Notes:**
Reliever Blake Treinen participated in a bullpen session after recovering from a bruised lung caused by a line drive to the ribs. Catcher Will Smith was sidelined due to lower back tightness after a notable performance in Spring Training.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are departing for Korea following a successful run in the Cactus League. They capped off their preseason with an 8–1 loss to the Seattle Mariners, marking the conclusion of their warm-up games before the Seoul Series. The regular season is set to commence on March 20 and 21 against the Padres in South Korea.
During their time in the Cactus League, the Dodgers witnessed strong performances from players across the board, from rookies to established veterans.
**Position Players:**
Former Most Valuable Player award winners Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani led the charge offensively at the top of the Dodgers’ lineup. Their impressive slashlines for the spring were:
– Ohtani: .500/.577/.909/1.486 in 26 plate appearances
– Betts: .441/.513/.618/1.131 in 39 PA
– Freeman: .281/.324/.625/.949 in 37 PA
Freeman emerged as a standout performer, leading all Dodgers hitters with 14 RBIs and three home runs in the Cactus League. Betts concluded the spring with a seven-game hitting streak, while Ohtani showcased his power with four extra-base hits and nine RBIs.
Newcomer Teoscar Hernández and outfielder James Outman also made significant contributions, with Hernández boasting a .414 batting average over 11 games and Outman delivering five extra-base hits with a 1.173 OPS in 11 games.
Highly touted outfield prospect Andy Pages impressed with two home runs and nine RBIs, along with a remarkable 1.571 OPS.
Non-roster invitee catcher Chris Okey and Minor League second baseman Austin Gauthier added depth to the roster with their notable performances at the plate.
**Pitchers:**
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, slated for the second game of the Seoul Series, wrapped up his Cactus League outings with a mixed performance on Wednesday, yielding four earned runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Mariners.
Opening Day starter Tyler Glasnow led Dodgers pitchers in innings pitched and strikeouts, conceding only one earned run in three starts. Rookie Gavin Stone and pitcher Michael Grove also showcased their talent during the preseason, making strong cases for inclusion in the Opening Day roster.
Manager Dave Roberts commended the team’s collective effort, expressing satisfaction with the preparation of both starters and bullpen pitchers, as well as position players.
**Notes:**
Reliever Blake Treinen participated in a bullpen session after recovering from a bruised lung sustained during a previous game. Catcher Will Smith was sidelined due to lower back tightness, but he had demonstrated solid performance during Spring Training.
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