Allen Lieu
The Dodgers bullpen, subject to a massive overhaul from last season, is still unclear. Kenley Jansen, the Dodgers incumbent closer is out from foot surgery and is currently recovering. Brandon League is the most recent member of the Dodgers bullpen to be shut down. League was shut down due to shoulder stiffness from playing catch yesterday. League will be shut down for a couple of days to see how the shoulder responds. Joel Peralta was also behind when he also felt shoulder stiffness. J.P. Howell also suffered a groin pull but is now back on track.
Who makes the Dodgers bullpen for 2015 at the beginning of the season? Chris Hatcher looks to be an option as he is a hard throwing pitcher. Paco Rodriguez would provide the Dodgers with another lefty in the pen. Juan Nicasio has been up and down throughout spring training.
My predictions for Dodgers 2015 Bullpen, in no particular order (assuming Kenley Jansen, Brandon League are out with injuries):
J.P. Howell
Joel Peralta
Chris Hatcher
Paco Rodriguez
Sergio Santos
Pedro Baez
Mike Adams
The other guys in camp will probably be used for minor league depth. There are guys in camp that have had major league experience. Depth is important and the Dodgers depth is already being tested before the season begins. Spring training is a great way for the team to determine who will make the bullpen.
