The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 135th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 67th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 63rd season playing their home games at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles California.
Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut after signing a record 10-year, $700 million contract with the club in the off-season. In his first season, Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to break the 50 homerun, 50 stolen bases barrier in a single-season. In addition, he surpassed Shawn Green's Dodgers single-season home run record with 54 home runs. Ohtani's eventual Most Valuable Player (MVP) award win was the Dodgers first since Cody Bellinger in 2019. Ohtani would also join Frank Robinson as the only other player to win an AL and NL MVP.
The Dodgers broadcast teams suffered losses this season as both Charley Steiner and Fernando Valenzuela battled cancer. Steiner was unable to broadcast any games on the radio during 2024 but announced that his multiple myeloma blood cancer was in remission by the end of the season. Valenzuela, long time Dodgers player and a Spanish language broadcaster since 2003 worked most games but was forced to step down from broadcasting during the last week of the season due to a battle with liver cancer. Valenzuela would soon die of liver cancer a few days before the World Series began.
The Dodgers clinched their 12th consecutive postseason berth on September 19, which remains the longest active playoff streak in major North American professional sports. It also extended the longest playoff streak in franchise history. On September 26, the Dodgers won the National League West division for the third consecutive season and the 11th time in the past 12 seasons. The Dodgers remained in first place in the division for the entire season (making their postseason World Series victory a wire-to-wire win); The Dodgers finished the season with a 98–64 record, the best in the majors, and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. For the third time in five years, they faced their division rival San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series, which they won the series in five games to advance to the National League Championship Series. They beat the New York Mets in six games to win their first NL pennant since 2020 and 25th overall. They faced the New York Yankees in the World Series, the twelfth meeting between the two clubs in the World Series and the first since 1981. The Dodgers won the series in five games for their eighth World Series championship. The Series was highlighted by Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1, which many compared to Kirk Gibson's Game 1 walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series.
Offseason Roster departures On October 19, pitcher Wander Suero was outrighted to the minors and elected to become a free agent. On October 31, pitcher Tyler Cyr was also outrighted to the minors. On November 2, one day after the conclusion of the 2023 World Series, 12 Dodger players became free agents: Pitchers Clayton Kershaw, Jimmy Nelson, Ryan Brasier, Shelby Miller, and Julio Urías, outfielders Jason Heyward, Jake Marisnick and David Peralta, infielders Amed Rosario and Kolten Wong, designated hitter J. D. Martinez and utility player Kiké Hernández. The Dodgers declined the 2024 options on pitchers Lance Lynn, Alex Reyes, Joe Kelly and Daniel Hudson making them all free agents.
On December 11, the Dodgers traded pitcher Victor González and infielder Jorbit Vivas to the New York Yankees for minor league infielder Trey Sweeney. Pitcher Bryan Hudson was designated for assignment on December 27 and removed from the roster. On January 11, the Dodgers traded infielder Michael Busch and relief pitcher Yency Almonte to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two minor league players, Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope. On February 5, the Dodgers traded pitcher Caleb Ferguson to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitcher Matt Gage and minor leaguer Christian Zazueta.
Roster additions
On November 14, the Dodgers added minor league pitchers Nick Frasso and Landon Knack and catcher Hunter Feduccia to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. On November 16, they re-signed pitcher Ricky Vanasco, who had been with the team in the minors the previous season, to a one-year contract. On December 6, the Dodgers re-signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a one-year contract. On December 11, the Dodgers re-signed pitcher Joe Kelly to a one-year, $8 million, contract. Later that day, they signed pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract. On December 16, the Dodgers traded pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Tyler Glasnow (who signed a five-year, $135 million extension) and outfielder Manuel Margot. On December 27, Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed a twelve-year, $325 million contract with the team. The Dodgers also had to pay a $51 million posting fee to Yamamoto's Japanese team, the Orix Buffaloes. On January 12, the Dodgers signed outfielder Teoscar Hernández to a one-year, $23.5 million contract. On January 29, the Dodgers signed pitcher James Paxton to a one-year, $11 million contract. On February 8, the Dodgers re-signed relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to a two-year, $9 million contract. The following day, they re-signed Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract that contained a player option for the 2025 season.
Off-season 40-man roster moves Departing player Date TransactionNew team Arriving playerOld teamDateTransaction Wander Suero October 19 Outrighted Houston AstrosHunter Feduccia Oklahoma City Dodgers November 14 Added to 40-man roster Tyler Cyr October 31 OutrightedN/A Nick Frasso Oklahoma City Dodgers November 14 Added to 40-man roster Ryan Brasier November 2 Free agentLos Angeles Dodgers Landon Knack Oklahoma City Dodgers November 14 Added to 40-man roster Kiké Hernández November 2 Free agentLos Angeles DodgersRicky Vanasco Oklahoma City Dodgers November 16 Free agent signing Jason Heyward November 2 Free agentLos Angeles DodgersJason Heyward Los Angeles Dodgers December 6 Free agent signing Clayton Kershaw November 2 Free agentLos Angeles DodgersJoe Kelly Los Angeles Dodgers December 11 Free agent signing Jake Marisnick November 2 Free agent Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Angels December 11 Free agent signing J. D. Martinez November 2 Free agentNew York MetsTyler Glasnow Tampa Bay Rays December 16 Trade Shelby Miller November 2 Free agentDetroit TigersManuel Margot Tampa Bay Rays December 16 Trade Jimmy Nelson November 2 Free agentN/A Yoshinobu Yamamoto Orix Buffaloes December 27 Free agent signing David Peralta November 2 Free agentChicago Cubs Teoscar Hernández Seattle Mariners January 12 Free agent signing Amed Rosario November 2 Free agentTampa Bay Rays James PaxtonBoston Red Sox January 29 Free agent signing Julio Urías November 2 Free agentN/AMatt Gage New York Yankees February 5 Trade Kolten Wong November 2 Free agentBaltimore Orioles Ryan Brasier Los Angeles Dodgers February 8 Free agent signing Lance Lynn November 3 Option declinedSt. Louis CardinalsClayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers February 9 Free agent signing Alex Reyes November 4 Option declinedN/A Daniel Hudson November 5 Option declinedOklahoma City Baseball Club Joe Kelly November 5 Option declinedLos Angeles Dodgers Victor González December 11 TradeNew York Yankees Jorbit Vivas December 11 TradeNew York Yankees Jonny DeLuca December 16 TradeTampa Bay Rays Ryan Pepiot December 16 TradeTampa Bay Rays Bryan Hudson December 27 Designated for assignmentMilwaukee Brewers Yency Almonte January 11 TradeChicago Cubs Michael Busch January 11 TradeChicago Cubs Caleb Ferguson February 5 TradeNew York Yankees
Spring training Spring Training non-roster inviteesPlayer Position2023 team(s)Nabil CrismattPitcherSan Diego Padres / Arizona Diamondbacks Stephen GonsalvesPitcherMyrtle Beach Pelicans / South Bend Cubs / Iowa Cubs Kevin GowdyPitcherFrisco RoughRiders / Tulsa DrillersJesse HahnPitcherN/AElieser HernándezPitcherSt. Lucie Mets / Brooklyn Cyclones / Syracuse Mets Daniel HudsonPitcherLos Angeles DodgersDinelson LametPitcherColorado Rockies / Boston Red SoxT. J. McFarlandPitcherNew York MetsMichael PetersenPitcherHartford Yard Goats / Albuquerque IsotopesRiver RyanPitcherTulsa Drillers / Oklahoma City DodgersEduardo SalazarPitcherCincinnati RedsJustin WilsonPitcherNashville SoundsChris OkeyCatcherLos Angeles AngelsDalton RushingCatcherGreat Lakes LoonsJonathan AraúzInfielderNew York MetsAustin GauthierInfielderGreat Lakes Loons / Tulsa DrillersChris OwingsInfielderPittsburgh PiratesKevin PadloInfielderLos Angeles AngelsTrey SweeneyInfielderSomerset PatriotsDrew AvansOutfielderOklahoma City DodgersJosé RamosOutfielderTulsa DrillersTravis SwaggertyOutfielderBradenton Marauders / Greensboro Grasshoppers / Indianapolis IndiansRyan WardOutfielderOklahoma City Dodgers
The Dodgers began spring training on February 8, 2024, when pitchers and catchers reported to Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona with the first full squad workout on February 14 and the first Cactus League game on February 22. They finished 13–5–1 in the league schedule.
Both Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin were placed on the 60-day injured list at the start of camp as they recovered from their arm surgeries. On February 26, the Dodgers traded outfielder Manuel Margot to the Minnesota Twins and re-signed utility player Kiké Hernández to a one-year contract. On March 4, they acquired infielder Andre Lipcius from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations and moved Clayton Kershaw to the 60-day injured list to make room on the roster. On March 11, the Dodgers announced that Tyler Glasnow would be the opening day starting pitcher. Lipcius was designated for assignment on March 16, when pitcher Daniel Hudson was added to the roster.
On March 16, several Dodgers minor leaguers participated in the inaugural "Spring Breakout" showcase, playing against a team of minor leaguers from the Los Angeles Angels organization. The Dodgers roster included top prospect Dalton Rushing
This season the Dodgers played exhibition games in South Korea against the Kiwoom Heroes and the Korea national baseball team on March 17 and 18 before opening the regular season with two games against the San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome as part of MLB World Tour. They then played three exhibition games in the Freeway Series against the Angels before the rest of the regular season commenced.
Regular season
Season standings
National League West
National League Wild Card
Record vs. opponents
Game log Legend Dodgers win Dodgers loss Postponement Clinched playoff spot Clinched division BoldDodgers team member
|- bgcolor=#bfb | 1 || March 20 || @ Padres* || W 5–2 || Hudson (1–0) || Brito (0–1) || Phillips (1) || 15,952 || 1–0 |- bgcolor=#fbb | 2 || March 21 || Padres* || L 11–15 || King (1–0)|| Yamamoto (0–1) || Suárez (1) || 15,928 || 1–1 |- bgcolor=#bfb | 3 || March 28 || Cardinals || W 7–1 || Glasnow (1–0) || Mikolas (0–1) || Yarbrough (1) || 52,667 || 2–1 |- bgcolor=#bfb | 4 || March 29 || Cardinals || W 6–3 || Miller (1–0) || Thompson (0–1) || Phillips (2) || 47,524 || 3–1 |- bgcolor=#fbb | 5 || March 30 || Cardinals || L 5–6 || Helsley (1–0) || Hurt (0–1) || Gallegos (1) || 45,019 || 3–2 |- bgcolor=#bfb | 6 || March 31 || Cardinals || W 5–4 || Crismatt (1–0) || King (0–1) || Hudson (1) || 41,014 || 4–2 |- bgcolor=#bfb | 7 || April 1 || Giants || W 8–3 || Paxton (1–0) || Winn (0–1) || — || 49,044 || 5–2 |- bgcolor=#bfb | 8 || April 2 || Giants || W 5–4 || Yarbrough (1–0) || Webb (0–1) || Phillips (3) || 49,365 || 6–2 |- bgcolor=#bfb | 9 || April 3 || Giants || W 5–4 || Glasnow (2–0) || Harrison (1–1) || Lamet (1) || 52,746 || 7–2 |- bgcolor=#fbb | 10 || April 5 || @ Cubs || L 7–9 || Smyly (1–1) || Miller (1–1) || Alzolay (1) || 34,981 || 7–3 |- bgcolor=#bfb