The Los Angeles Dodgers had a disappointing end to the 2023 season. However, their front office took aggressive steps to address the roster in the following months. They acquired Tyler Glasnow, Manuel Marjot, Shohei Ohtani, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, which raised World Series expectations for the team. Despite this, internally, the Dodgers remained focused on moving forward with business as usual.

As the New Year began, some Dodgers teammates took to social media to express their thoughts. Evan Phillips reflected on his fond memories from 2023, including the birth of his son, Beau. Yency Almonte, on the other hand, had a more challenging season, dealing with inconsistency and an MCL sprain in his right knee. However, he viewed it as a learning experience and looked forward to the 2024 season.

Miguel Rojas returned to the Dodgers organization for a second stint and had his expected role change due to Gavin Lux’s injury. Lux suffered a torn LCL and ACL in his right knee during spring training, which made Rojas the everyday shortstop and a valued leader in the Dodgers clubhouse.

Walker Buehler, who had undergone a second Tommy John surgery, made an initial effort to return in 2023 but shifted his focus to the upcoming season. Although he is expected to make a full recovery for the 2024 season, the Dodgers are likely to manage his innings and delay his return to pitching.

The 2024 season for the Dodgers started with Opening Day in Seoul, South Korea. This marked the first time in MLB history that games were played in South Korea. The Dodgers and the San Diego Padres were the first teams to participate in this historic event.