The Los Angeles Dodgers have posted a 38-22 record through their first 60 games of the 2026 season, with a run differential of plus-126. The team has addressed prior weaknesses in defense and relief pitching to build on back-to-back World Series titles.
The Dodgers rank first in the majors with a plus-193 infield and outfield fielding run value, excluding catchers. Third baseman Max Muncy leads at the position with plus-5 runs, while corner outfielders Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández have combined for zero fielding run value. The bullpen has a 3.19 ERA and leads the league in pitching run value at plus-322. Tanner Scott has posted a 2.19 ERA with five saves in 24 2/3 innings, while Will Klein, Edgardo Henriquez and Kyle Hurt have combined for a 2.14 ERA over 63 innings. These gains come despite lower offensive output from Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Will Smith. The team signed Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million deal in the offseason, but he underwent elbow surgery after seven appearances.