PT TOMORROW: NL West—Rotation changes for 2016?

Los Angeles Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw (LHP, LA) and Zack Greinke (RHP, LA)—assuming his contract status is solidified with LA—are sure-fire locks at the top of LA's rotation and should be drafted accordingly, but things get murky as we head down the depth chart.

A key headline to watch this offseason is the health of Hyun-Jin Ryu (LHP, LA), who underwent shoulder surgery in May and missed the entire 2015 season. Ryu has put up excellent skills over his first two MLB seasons, particularly in 2014 when he posted a 4.8 Cmd, 3.23 xERA, and 127 BPV over 152 innings. Shoulder injuries are obviously major risks, but Ryu will have had 11 months of recovery time by Opening Day 2016. If healthy, Ryu will slide right back into the third spot in the...

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