The Los Angeles Dodgers, a major league in Major League Baseball (MLB), have always been the focus of attention from fans and the media. Last season, they lifted the trophy thanks to their teamwork and the players' excellence, a remarkable achievement that not only boosted the morale of the team, but also gave the fans a high level of anticipation for the future of the team.

During the offseason, Dodgers management showed a strong determination to compete for the championship and made frequent moves in the introduction of players. They successfully signed two-time Ceyo Award winner Blake Snell. Snell is known for his incisive change of speed and excellent ball control, and in past games, he has often used his superb pitching skills to stifle the opposition's attacks and build a solid defensive line for his team. At the same time, the team also introduced Ronki Sasaki, who is known as the "Reiwa Monster". Having already shown great talent and strength in Japanese baseball, Ronshi Sasaki has a tremendous ball speed and a wide variety of pitching variations, and his addition has undoubtedly injected new energy into the Dodgers and further strengthened the team's competitiveness in the pitcher position.

In terms of pitcher roster construction, if Shohei Ohtani can return as a pitcher smoothly next season, the starting rotation lineup of the Dodgers can be called luxurious. In addition to the aforementioned players, there is also Yushin Yamamoto, who has a steady throwing style and is good at using tempo changes to disrupt the beater's offensive rhythm; Tyler Glasnow, on the other hand, has a very fast ball and can often be overwhelming for hitters. However, it should not be overlooked that despite the strength of Glasno and Snell, they are not iron-man pitchers, and both have played due to injuries in past games, which has created a certain amount of uncertainty about the team's pitching depth. As a "second-rate" player, Shohei Ohtani also needs careful planning in the number of appearances and physical distribution of pitches while taking into account the task of batting, which makes the stability of the team's pitcher lineup face a lot of challenges.

Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May are also important players in the team's pitching lineup. Gonsolin has comprehensive pitching skills and can flexibly adjust the pitching strategy according to different game situations and hitter characteristics; May, on the other hand, put the opposition under pressure with her explosive power and strong ball speed, and they can step up and contribute to the team when the team needs to chase points or secure the lead.

Among the many player dynamics, the contract extension of 36-year-old veteran left-hand pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been in the spotlight. Kershaw played for the Dodgers throughout his 17-season career, and he has long since become an iconic figure for the team. Kershaw has excellent ball control, and his sliders and curveballs have made countless hitters look forward to the ball, and have made great achievements for the team over the years. However, injuries last season greatly limited his performance, and he played in just seven games, winning 2 and losing 2 with a 4.50 ERA, which was not ideal for Kershaw.

In the offseason, Kershaw made the decision to skip the remaining 1 year of his contract and chose to renegotiate a contract extension with the Dodgers. The news sparked a lot of attention and discussion, and there was even news that he was interested in joining his hometown team, the Texas Rangers. However, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes recently revealed on a podcast that talks with Kershaw for a contract extension have made positive progress. Kershaw has been involved in pitching and is in close contact with the team. By all indications, the Dodgers are hoping for a smooth return to the team this year. There is also general optimism that the Dodgers will keep the veteran player, after all, Kershaw's rich game experience and consistent play in key moments are indispensable to the team. Should the team suffer another wave of injuries in the new season, the return of Kershaw will greatly enhance the team's pitching roster and provide a solid guarantee for the team's championship journey.

The Dodgers have a strong starting pitcher roster with Yushin Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Rathi Sasaki, Tony Gonsolin, and Dustin May. However, Glasno and Snell are not iron-man pitchers, Shohei Ohtani also has to take care of the strike, and the Dodgers are expected to have a place for Kershaw.