As the NBA and NHL playoffs intensify, the Los Angeles Dodgers have maintained their position at the top of the National League West. With a record of 21 wins at the end of April, they are on pace to win 110 games this season. Despite facing injuries to 13 pitchers, the team is still highly favored to make the playoffs, with a 98.3% chance according to Baseball Prospectus.

The Dodgers are not merely focused on regular season victories; their strategy revolves around assembling a robust pitching staff for the postseason. Their 32 pitchers include those on the active roster, minor league options, and even two-way players like Shohei Ohtani.

The team management, led by President Andrew Friedman and Manager Dave Roberts, has prioritized maximizing the potential of their pitching lineup while managing the workloads of their veteran position players, including Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. However, the team does not strictly adhere to 'load management' principles familiar to basketball fans. With Freeman recently commenting on the Dodgers' approach to managing his playing time, it’s clear the focus is still on winning while preparing for October.