Dodgers' Superteam Ambitions Crushed by Injuries in Unpredictable 2025 Season

As of September 30th, 2025, the 2025 MLB season has been a surprising one, with the league's expected superteam, the Los Angeles Dodgers, failing to live up to their lofty preseason expectations. The Dodgers, who were projected to win 104 games and be an "all-time juggernaut," have instead struggled with a rash of injuries that have led to their players missing a league-high 2,500-plus days on the injured list.

Despite boasting a star-studded roster that included the reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani, a breakout season from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and contributions from Will Smith and Emmet Sheehan, the Dodgers have managed only a 93-69 record, five games worse than last year and eight behind their 2022 squad. This has opened the door for other teams to shine, with the Milwaukee Brewers, a small-market team with a modest $115 million payroll, emerging as one of the best teams in the league.

The 2025 season has been marked by parity across the league, with only two teams winning 95 or more games. This has led to a chaotic finish to the regular season, with the potential for any team to make a deep postseason run. The Dodgers, despite their struggles, remain a formidable opponent, but they will have to overcome the Reds, Phillies, and potentially the Brewers to reach the World Series.