Early Season Analysis: Dodgers Dugout Performance Reviewed

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 15, 2026 12:28 AM ET

Early Season Analysis: Dodgers Dugout Performance Reviewed

The Dodgers opened the season 12-4. They sit atop baseball and their pace projects 122 wins. This Early Season Analysis emphasizes dugout performance and roster trends.

Offense: Early batting leaders

Dalton Rushing — .538/.571/1.308. Hot start in only four games and 13 at-bats.
Andy Pages — .417/.453/.733. Roberts’ breakout candidate. Leads majors in batting average, hits and RBIs (20).
Alex Call — .417/.563/.583. Providing value as a fourth outfielder with solid offense and defense.
Miguel Rojas — .357/.387/.429. Continuing dependable contact and strong infield work.
Teoscar Hernández — .314/.357/.549. Looks closer to his 2024 form than 2025’s version.
Hyeseong Kim — .308/.412/.385. Continued minor-league success has translated to the big leagues. He has 13 at-bats.
Will Smith — .298/.400/.426. Remains among the game’s top catchers.
Freddie Freeman — .273/.324/.485. Early average is below norm, but sample size is small.
Shohei Ohtani — .267/.410/.533. Contributing with the bat while also pitching.
Kyle Tucker — .237/.352/.305. Two extra-base hits in 71 plate appearances. He has 16 strikeouts and nine walks.
Max Muncy — .226/.317/.453. Displaying the swing-and-power volatility fans expect.
Alex Verdugo — .220/.289/.341. Strong debut game followed by quieter outings.
Mookie Betts — .179/.281/.429. Played eight games before an injury sidelined him.
Santiago Espinal — .154/.154/.231. Only 13 at-bats and limited bench role so far.

Pitching: ERAs and early impressions

Shohei Ohtani — 1-0, 0.00 ERA. Quality start with a noted walk rate near three per nine innings.
Alex Vesia — 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 save. High-energy reliever delivering expected results.
Blake Treinen — 0-0, 0.00 ERA. Four strikeouts and three walks across 5 1/3 innings.
Will Klein — 1-0, 1.17 ERA. Early fan favorite after strong postseason work.
Tanner Scott — 0-0, 1.17 ERA. Used in nine games. Five hits allowed in 7 2/3 innings.
Justin Wrobleski — 2-0, 2.12 ERA. One of the season’s surprise performers for the club.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto — 2-1, 2.50 ERA. Creates a solid staff duo with Ohtani.
Jack Dreyer — 1-0, 2.84 ERA. Left-handed option working well early in the year.
Tyler Glasnow — 1-0, 4.00 ERA. Underlying metrics better than ERA suggests. FIP sits at 2.81. He has 22 strikeouts, four walks, and 13 hits in 18 innings.
Edgardo Henriquez — 1-0, 5.40 ERA. Electric arm, inconsistent results.
Edwin Díaz — 1-0, 6.00 ERA, 4 saves. Velocity off early this season. Fastball averaged 95.5 mph and slider 87.8 mph. Both readings are down versus last year.
Roki Sasaki — 0-2, 6.23 ERA. Responsible for two of the team’s four losses so far. Also allowed six runs in a five-inning outing.
Emmet Sheehan — 2-0, 6.60 ERA. Has two wins despite shaky run prevention.
Ben Casparius — 0-1, 9.64 ERA. Placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. Kyle Hurt was promoted as his replacement.

Roster and availability notes

Mookie Betts remains out with an injury. His return will affect outfield and bench decisions.

Hyeseong Kim, Dalton Rushing and Santiago Espinal occupy limited roles. The club faces a roster choice when Betts returns.

Julio Urías update

Julio Urías last pitched for the Dodgers in September 2023. He sat out 2024 amid an investigation.

Urías was suspended for the first half of 2025. He has been eligible to return since then.

He has not pitched anywhere since. Agent Scott Boras says teams inquire, but the player is deciding his next step.

Context and recent storylines

Justin Wrobleski’s early start drew attention as a turning point for the club’s depth.
Edwin Díaz’s diminished velocity prompted careful handling by the coaching staff.
Emmet Sheehan credited timing adjustments for a notable win versus the Rangers.
Max Muncy produced a historic three-homer, walk-off game earlier this season.
Fans can find a Vin Scully highlight reel circulating for nostalgia.

Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor the Dodgers’ dugout performance. Expect regular updates as the season progresses. Early season analysis and performance trends will be tracked closely.