National League · West Division
President, Baseball Operations: Andrew Friedman
Dodger Stadium
Roster grades based on player performance, contract value, and fan sentiment.
26
Players
25
Transactions
25
Contracts Graded
*(26-man active roster + 40-man expanded roster)
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Grade this team's roster:
The Dodgers are getting about fair value from their salary commitments, earning a C- CVI grade across 25 contracts evaluated. 10 contracts grade as positive value (B+ or better), while 3 fall below fair market value. The front office has demonstrated strong financial discipline, finding value throughout the roster. Payroll flexibility is adequate but not exceptional — the team has limited room for high-end acquisitions without shedding salary. Of 26 total rostered players, 25 have contracts eligible for CVI evaluation. The payroll management is adequate but could improve with better contract negotiations or prospect development.
The Dodgers roster grades as above-average overall, earning a B Performance grade based on 26 graded players. The roster features 7 ace-caliber performers (A-grade), providing an elite foundation to build around. 16 players grade as quality contributors (B-range), 2 as league-average (C-range), and 1 as depth or below (D/F-range). The combination of high-end talent and reliable contributors makes this a legitimate World Series contender on paper. An active offseason with 25 moves shows the front office is aggressively reshaping the roster. This roster has the talent to be a playoff team, with upside if key players perform to their ceiling.
Fan and media sentiment around the Dodgers' offseason has been mixed, earning a C+ overall sentiment grade. Of 25 graded moves, 9 received positive reactions, 11 were mixed, and 5 drew negative sentiment. The most well-received move was the Mookie Betts on the acquisition, which earned a A+ sentiment grade. The most criticized move was the Anthony Banda transaction, which received a F sentiment grade. Fan sentiment is split — some see a team on the rise, while others want bolder moves. How sentiment evolves will depend heavily on how new acquisitions perform in the first few months.