The Dodgers released their official 30-man roster on Thursday morning with few surprises as they embark on the pandemic-shortened 60-game season.
The list includes 16 pitchers, six infielders, six outfielders and two receivers.
Relief Dustin May was the most notable absence, as he was sent to the team’s alternate training site on Wednesday, according to the MLB trading page.
Outfielder and base running specialist Terrance Gore was called up on the spot in May and will likely be used as a pinch runner or in extra inning situations, which this year will see teams start half innings with a runner at second base.
The rest of the Dodgers’ roster is as expected. In a podcast presented by team hosts Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser released Thursday morning, manager Dave Roberts said his expected lineup for the season opener would include Austin Barnes at catcher, Max Muncy at first base. , Kiké Hernández in the second, Justin Turner in the third, Corey Seager at shortstop, Joc Pederson in left field, Cody Bellinger in the center, Mookie Betts on the right and AJ Pollock serving as the designated hitter.
Clayton Kershaw was previously confirmed as the opening day opener. Roberts said he preferred Barnes catch Kershaw for Thursday’s game, but plans to start with catcher Will Smith in three of the next four.
Recently signed left-handed reliever Jake McGee, right-handed reliever Dennis Santana and infielder Edwin Rios were the most notable players in the bubble on the roster to form the team.
MLB rosters were expanded this season due to the pandemic. The Dodgers will have to reduce their active roster to 28 players by August 6 and then to the original size of 26 players by August 20.
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