With only a handful of games left before the regular season begins, the Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the final stretch of Spring Training with several important decisions still to make.

The club’s camp has been noticeably calmer than in recent years, largely because the team opened a full-length camp in Arizona instead of traveling overseas to start the season.

According to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, several players have also been away participating in the World Baseball Classic, which has left Camelback Ranch quieter than usual.

Even so, the Dodgers know the real intrigue is still ahead as they prepare for another championship pursuit.

After a 7–2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, only seven Cactus League games remained on the schedule, giving the club limited time to finalize its roster.

The Dodgers appear set at the front of their rotation with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, and Roki Sasaki expected to play major roles. However, at least one additional spot still needs to be finalized.

Roberts has hinted that the team may not start the year using a full six-man rotation, which could make the final starter more of a swingman.

That scenario could benefit pitchers like Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski, both of whom have experience in multi-role assignments.

Meanwhile, top prospect River Ryan has impressed during his return from Tommy John surgery but may still begin the season in Triple-A to maintain a consistent workload.

Several bullpen spots also remain up for grabs. While five relievers appear to be locked into the roster, the final few positions are being contested by pitchers including Ben Casparius, Edgardo Henriquez, Kyle Hurt, and Will Klein.

Each has shown flashes during camp, though like many pitchers in Spring Training, they have also experienced some inconsistencies.

The Dodgers are also continuing to adapt to the automated ball-strike challenge system being tested during Spring Training. As Chen reported, the team has struggled early with challenges, entering Saturday with the lowest success rate in the Majors.

Despite the learning curve, the organization expects players to become more strategic with their challenges as Opening Day approaches.

Meanwhile, two young outfield prospects, James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard, have drawn attention with strong showings in camp, positioning themselves as potential depth options later in the season.

Another key question involves the Opening Day starter. With Blake Snell expected to begin the season on the injured list, the most likely candidate is Yamamoto, who captured World Series MVP honors last fall.

However, the Dodgers may wait to see how he comes through his final Classic start before making the official announcement.

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