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It’s another season full of expectations for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They’ve spent some more money this offseason and can’t fall short yet again. However, to reach the top, these five players must be able to stay healthy the entire season.
5. Brett Anderson
Credit: Getty Images5. Brett Anderson
Anderson is one of the few holdovers from last year's starting rotation. He was given and accepted a $15 million qualifying offer this offseason, so he is getting paid a hefty amount. To start he is penciled in as their No. 3 or 4 starter. With the money he is getting, it's important Anderson be able to pitch the whole season for the Dodgers.
4. Justin Turner
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Turner has morphed into a big-time everyday player for the Dodgers. His body may not be used to the everyday grind as he has primarily been a role player until the last year or so. You have to wonder if his body may start to break down a bit. The Dodgers better hope not, because Turner and his .294 AVG, 16 HRs and 60 RBIs stat line is penciled in as the three hitter in the lineup.
3. Yasiel Puig
Credit: Getty Images3. Yasiel Puig
The Dodgers seem to be holding on to the talented but troubled Puig for now. That means he's plugged in as their right fielder and, along with Turner, their only few impact right-handed bats. If they still want to trade him at some point, they need him to stay healthy (which has been hard so far in his career) and regain his high value. So either way, Puig being healthy is big for the Dodgers' future.
2. Kenta Maeda
Credit: Getty Images2. Kenta Maeda
Maeda is the latest Japanese ace to come to the states. The Dodgers only hope he somewhat follows in the steps of Masahiro Tanaka and Yu Darvish, because those other Japanese pitchers have fallen victim to arm injuries in their first few seasons. Maeda is important and could eventually become their No. 2. They paid a lot for him and can't afford to see him go down.
1. Kenley Jansen
Credit: Getty Images1. Kenley Jansen
The Dodgers' bullpen is surely their weakness this season, as it was for most of last year. Jansen is a stud but there isn't much behind him. That's why they tried for Aroldis Chapman this offseason before the deal fell apart. If Jansen goes down to the DL, their is no one reliable behind him to step up and be counted on as closer.
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