Los Angeles Dodgers

Draft History
2025
Yoshinabu Yamamoto - protection
12 - Kevin Alcantara
42 - Nacho Alvarez Jr
72 - Edgardo Henriquez
80 - Drew Romo
132 - T.J. McFarland

2024
Bobby Miller - protection
34 - Ryan Noda
64 - Keaton Winn
87 - Lyon Richardson
94 - Ben Joyce
128 - Austin Barnes

2023
Miguel Vargas - protection
18 - Drew Waters
48 - Bubba Thompson
77 - Chase Silseth
114 - Jeremiah Estrada

2022
Phil Bickford - protection
24 - Gregory Santos
36 - Ryan Vilade
47 - Reiss Knehr
48 - Josh Rogers
139 - Andre Jackson

2021
Keibert Ruiz - protection
24 - Aaron Slegers
46 - Cesar Valdez
83 - Jose Marmolejos
91 - Erik Kratz
122 - David Phelps
141 - Wyatt Mathisen

2020
Brendon Rogers - protection
75 - Nick Ramirez
86 - Dustin Garneau
95 - Donovan Solano

2019
Garrett Hampson - protection
8 - Mike Soroka
38 - Ryan Borucki
69 - Alen Hanson
98 - Shane Carle
103 - Tony Sipp
128 - Drew VerHagen

2018
Kyle Freeland - protection
56 - Tyler Wade
68 - Max Moroff
122 - Jose Ramirez
132 - Kyle McGrath
134 - Mark Zagunis

2017
Trevor Story - protection
6 - David Dahl
32 - Chad Kuhl
46 - German Marquez
100 - Matt Szczur
106 - Tim Adelman

2016
Jon Gray - protection
17 - Socrates Brito
48 - Trayce Thompson

77 - Luis Sardinas
85 - Liam Hendricks
100 - Tyler Wilson

2015
Tyler Matzek - protection
50 - Philip Gosselin
55 - Nick Martinez
58 - Eric Campbell
61 - Zach Putnam
80 - Roberto Perez
125 - Hernan Perez

2014
Nolan Arenado - protection
37 - Tyler Lyons
44 - Tim Beckham
67 - Mike Dunn
69 - Brandon Cumpton
74 - Jeff Bianchi

2013
Josh Rutledge - protection
21 - Anthony Gose
25 - Jarrod Dyson
51 - Martin Maldonado
58 - Jordan Norberto
74 - Pedro Strop
117 - L.J. Hoes
132 - Hernan Perez

2012

Wilin Rosario - protection
6 - Anthony Rizzo
27 - Ryan Vogelsong
58 - Tom Milone
79 - Steve Lombardozzi
118 - Zack McAllister
126 - Elliot Johnson

2011
Jonathan Herrera - protection
5 - Jonny Venters
35 - Brandon Beachy

53 - Osvaldo Martinez

65 - Daniel Descalso

70 - Brett Hayes

2010
Eric Young Jr. - protection
6 - Mat Latos
10 - Marc Rzepczynski
31 - Landon Powell
51 - Wilkin Ramirez
68 - Adam Rosales

2009
Clint Barmes - protection
28 - Brandon Boggs
65 - James Parr
72 - Wil Venable
87 - Sharion Martes
94 - David Robertson
98 - Ryan Feierabend

2008
Franklin Morales - protection
138 - Manny Acosta

2007
Troy Tulowitzki - protection

6 - Dan Uggla
36 - Juan Cruz
66 - Taylor Tankersley
83 - Chris Britton
96 - John Mabry

2006
Cory Sullivan - protection
1 - Brian McCann
20 - Bobby Jenks
46 - Blaine Boyer
61 - Chip Ambres
100 - Matt Guerrier
129 - Scott Munter

2005
Matt Holliday - protection
14 - Luis Gonzalez
44 - Scott Dohmann
72 - Mike Wuertz
104 - Joe Horgan
113 - Justin Leone
134 - Allan Simpson

2004
Chin-Hui Tsao - protection
9 - Tike Redman
69 - Aaron Miles
104 - Jason Boyd
113 - Tommy Phelps

2003
Dennis Stark - protection
52 - Ryan Ludwick
73 - Ken Huckaby
94 - Joe Lawrence
96 - Justin Wayne

2002
Juan Uribe - protection

85 - Kevin Olsen

2001
86 - Kenny Kelly
114 - Dave Coggin
125 - Jason Grilli
135 - Dennis Cook

2025 Los Angeles Dodgers by D Jones

Overview: 2025 promises to be a trying campaign for the Boys in Blue. Organizationally speaking they are structured very similarly to the Rangers but without the offense. Management has been active this offseason scrambling to plug some holes. This bodes well as whatever holes remain can be easily filled via the draft as the Dodgers do enjoy a full compliment of draft picks this year. It also frees them up to employ a best-player-available approach, which means they should be able to bring in a few younger guys with upside. And that is something this roster sorely needs.

Starting Pitching: With the exception protection pick Yoshinobu Yamamoto, there isn’t much to get excited about here. Yamamoto will pitch well when he can but he doesn’t qualify for full-time action. After him, Ben Lively and Chriss Bassitt are reliable if not dynamic. But there’s where this rotation hits a wall. The Dodgers are left to distribute the remaining starts between Kyle Freeland, Keaton Winn, and Bobby Miller. It won’t be pretty. Expect the Dodgers to take a young starter in the draft as they desperately need one. (C-)

Relief Pitching: It’s feast or famine in the bullpen. Mostly famine now that the trade/cut dust has settled. Blake Treinan and Ben Joyce are both top-shelf relievers but after them it gets real thin real quick. Peter Lambert and Tyler Kinley cannot be counted on to hold leads. Those four are all that’s present and none of them can be accused of youth, so the Dodgers will be filling some innings in the draft, as the bullpen promises to see plenty of action this year. (C+)

Catchers: Jonah Heim can suit up every day and most days, he will. He provides a little pop but not a whole lot more. Austin Barnes will back him up and play some versus lefties. Regardless of who dons the tools, the pitching staff will find themselves worn out from tossing over to first this year. This is yet another area where the Dodgers are lacking youth. (C+)

Designated Hitter. Management went out and acquired super-vet Andrew McCutchen to help out here. He provides a reliable bat with some pop – he could top 30 homers. The most important thing is that he can be penciled in every day. (C+)

Infield: The infield represents the bulk of the Dodgers’ potential this season. That would typically be a good thing except that it’s primarily populated by dinosaurs. First base is a bit muddled. Donovan Solano will play about half the season and will give the offense a jolt when he’s in the lineup. Garrett Cooper and Ryan Noda will also see some time there but the offense will suffer for it. Marcus Semien offers a little of everything at second – glove, speed & power. Trevor Story will spend long stretches on the DL, leaving Dylan Moore to play most of the season at short. He provides some speed but little else. Third will be anchored down by Nolan Arenado who has seen better days but still offers a solid stick to plug into the lineup every day. Younger players are needed everywhere on this roster, but the need is particularly glaring in the infield. Though not outstanding, the infield is the Dodgers’ biggest strength. (B-)

Outfield: Matt Vierling is one of the few standouts on the Dodgers and will stabilize the lineup while roaming centerfield every day. After that, Tyler Freeman is the most reliable bet to fill one of the corners when a righty is on the mound though he’ll be playing out of position. Jason Heyward and Kris Bryan share the same story as Trevor Story – i.e. injuries will prevent their participation for long stretches of the season. Tyler Wade factors into the fray as well. Still, there’ll be a few PAs that need to be filled and if that job should fall to Miguel Vargas, fans won’t be too thrilled with the results. They may not be much impressed anyway as overall this group is wanting. (C)

Conclusion: This club is in urgent need of a complete rebuild. It will probably be a long-term project as there are many areas in desperate need of some younger players. The Dodgers do possess the 12th overall pick, which should provide a good start to a rebuild. In the meantime, however, Dodger fans should avoid getting their hopes too high, unless what they’re hoping for is a lottery pick in ’26.