Twelve exceptional teams have one target in mind going into the postseason: winning the World Series. And they’re all sure they can reach the objective, maybe because of a strong starting rotation, a threatening lineup, or an outstanding bullpen. As good as a team may be, they are never infallible.

Every club has an element that could be the root of its October collapse. We asked the beat reporters from MLB.com to name the weakest point on each playoff team. They mentioned what is below.

DODGERS: The starting rotation. Having Bobby Miller and Clayton Kershaw as your top two options could certainly be worse, but Kershaw is still not 100 percent and will likely be limited, and Miller will be going through the rush of the postseason for the first time. But perhaps even more concerning is what the Dodgers will run out behind Kershaw and Miller. Lance Lynn has allowed homers at an alarming rate, and his role will be something the Dodgers will discuss before the NLDS. Ryan Pepiot and Emmet Sheehan have looked sharp and could be better options, but like Miller, they’ll be going through this for the first time. — Juan Toribio