The Los Angeles Dodgers have long been a powerhouse in Major League Baseball, and their success isn’t just built on star-studded rosters—it’s also fueled by a deep and productive farm system. Over the years, the Dodgers have developed homegrown talents like Clayton Kershaw, Will Smith, Gavin Lux, and Walker Buehler, all of whom played key roles in helping the team secure their eighth World Series title.
This offseason, the Dodgers have added even more talent to their roster, but according to CBS Sports insider R.J. Anderson, one under-the-radar minor league pitcher could be poised for a breakout season: 22-year-old Edgardo Henriquez.
Henriquez made his MLB debut in late September 2024, pitching 3.1 innings in the regular season before being thrust into the postseason spotlight. Remarkably, he threw five innings across the NLDS and NLCS, making him one of the few players in MLB history with more postseason innings than regular-season innings at the time of his debut.
The Venezuelan right-hander’s rapid rise to the majors was driven by both necessity—due to a rash of pitching injuries—and his stellar performance in the minors. In 53 innings at Triple-A, Henriquez posted a 3.23 ERA with 88 strikeouts and just 29 walks. His electric fastball and poise on the mound have made him a standout prospect in the Dodgers’ system since he signed at 17 years old.
With his impressive debut and postseason experience, Henriquez is now positioned to transition from a last-minute call-up to a key contributor in the Dodgers’ bullpen. If he continues to develop, 2025 could be the year he cements himself as a vital piece of Los Angeles’ pitching staff, proving once again why the Dodgers’ farm system is one of the best in baseball.
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