Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases during a game against the San Francisco Giants on May 21, 2021, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kyodo News/Sipa USA)

Match preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies

Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs the bases during a game against the San Francisco Giants on May 21, 2021, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kyodo News/Sipa USA)

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Colorado Rockies on 8th April 2022 to start off their new season, which has very high expectations from them, due to the quality of their roster.

It is a match between two teams in the NL West division, and games between teams of the same division are usually entertaining to watch.

Injury Report:

Dodgers:

Victor Gonzalez	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Apr 16
Caleb Ferguson	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Apr 18
Tommy Kahnle	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Apr 25
Robinson Ortiz	P	Tue, Apr 5	Forearm	Probable for Apr 7
Jimmy Nelson	RP	Fri, Mar 18	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1
Trevor Bauer	SP	Thu, Mar 17	Personal	Expected to be out until at least Apr 17
Dustin May	SP	Thu, Mar 17	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 15

Source: CBS Sports

Rockies:

Robert Stephenson	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Undisclosed	Expected to be out until at least Apr 11
Lucas Gilbreath	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Undisclosed	Expected to be out until at least Apr 11
Peter Lambert	SP	Mon, Apr 4	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Scott Oberg	RP	Mon, Mar 28	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 1

Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies

Jul 12, 2020; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) gestures after hitting a double during an intrasquad game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mookie Betts – Dodgers

He is among the best players in the league currently and He will be hoping to start the season with a bang against their division rivals.

Cody Bellinger – Dodgers

Cody had a very disappointing season last year, and he will be determined to start off this season well to silence his critics who have been doubting him.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Oct 9, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) reacts during the sixth inning in game five of the 2019 NLDS playoff baseball series against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

This game should be a cakewalk for the Los Angeles Dodgers, given that they are arguably the best team in the league this season.