Are the LA Dodgers favorites to win the 2024 MLB World Series?

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The MLB 2023 offseason has seen several teams make impactful changes. The LA Dodgers have had the biggest offseason compared to any team in the MLB. The Dodgers have signed MVP DH Shohei Ohtani, traded for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow and signed NPB starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The two big free agent signings of Ohtani and Yamamoto plus Glasnow’s contract extension will cost the Dodgers over 1 billion dollars. To the Dodgers benefit, the money amount has greatly shrunk due to Ohtani’s deferred salary. The Dogers also resigned veteran outfielder Jason Heyward along with acquiring outfielder Manuel Margot in the Tyler Glasnow trade. Adding hitting and pitching depth has been key for the Dodgers. Yamamoto will enter the 2024 season as the ace of the Dodgers pitching rotation. Glasnow will be valued as a number 2 option in the pitching rotation. Glasnow’s injury history may be a concern in the long term. The Dodgers former ace pitcher Walker Buhler will be returning from Tommy John Surgery. When healthy, the Dodgers could have a great pitching rotation. However, They may still need to improve the pitching rotation with one more starting pitcher. Injuries to Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May and Clayton Kershaw will hurt the depth of the Dodgers pitching staff. The Dodgers may also need to add one more hitter to the lineup as Shohei Ohtani is the only new addition to the lineup. Dodgers All Star JD Martinez remains unsigned and is not favored to return. The Bullpen could also be a question mark, as the Dodgers lack a veteran closer. Are the current moves made enough for the LA Dodgers to contend? Are they favorites to win the World Series? On paper, one would say the Dodgers have one the MLB off season. The reality of this roster construction will remain a question until Spring 2024.
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