7) Dodgers Most Improved Player - Gavin Lux
While I would have given this to Dustin May, I really believe this hole in 2nd will force Roberts to use Gavin more. The more reps, the more experience, and with Lux's potential, it is hard to not see a better year from him.
I can 100% guarantee that if you are a pitcher in love with baseball, you only absolutely hate it when you have to go against this 2022 dodgers line up, because holy f*** bro
Muncy and Turner have carried the team throughout the idled season full of injuries, and Taylor has more than proven he is an everyday all star. Pollock’s second half surge has propelled himself into the batting title discussion, and Will Smith continues his clutch performances.
Entering today, the Dodgers find themselves on a sudden push to the top of the division. Of course, with a little bit of help, the Dodgers can potentially take over the lead by next week. Conveniently, the right players are heating up at just the right time !
It is no secret how this team has transformed in the past 3 days, but additions do not guarantee postseason play. Max will fix the rotation hole, and T. Turner adds speed and OBP to the top of the lineup. The real key down the stretch will be staying healthy in all this.
In this point of the season, scoreboard watching has begun, and the Dodgers can only hope for the calvary of mid-season additions and returns from the IL to bolster their way into a non-wildcard playoff spot. We have entered the "Dog Days" of August, where the hot streaks begin.