MLBTRs new (available to Front Office subscribers) continues with a look at the reigning World Series champions, who are laser-focused on defending their title. The Dodgers have again weathered a storm of pitching injuries to take control of the NL West, and at this point are looking primarily at adding a few finishing touches to lengthen what is already a championship-caliber roster. Record: 56-37 (99.3% , per FanGraphs) Buy Mode Potential needs: Relief pitching, infield depth, outfield depth, rotation depth In an example of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Jersey how deadline plans can quickly evolve, this list of needs would have been shorter if the Dodgers' outlook piece had been written even a week ago. Just within the last few days, sustained a bone bruise in his left knee that will keep him out , was placed on the 10-day injured list due to lingering elbow inflammation that has been bothering the utilityman for over a month, suffered a hairline fracture in his right baby toe after being hit by a pitch, and is day-to-day after fouling a ball off his left foot. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Acce s weekly subscriber-only articles by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco. Join exclusive weekly live chats with Anthony. Remove ads and support our writers. Acce s GM-caliber tools like our MLB Contract Tracker Nate Hinton Jersey