Dodgers' Injuries, Yankees Shape Postseason Rosters

As the 2025 MLB postseason approaches, the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers fell well short of expectations after a season-high injury toll — more than 2,500 days missed and over $70 million of payroll tied to sidelined players — underscoring that there is no dominant "superteam" this October. Several former Texas Rangers still figure into the playoffs, including utility infielder Ibanez with the Detroit Tigers and reliever Jackson with the Seattle Mariners, even though the Rangers missed the postseason for a second straight year. Bettors are targeting late-season props, notably backing Cincinnati’s Brady Singer to exceed 16.5 outs and wagers on Pete Alonso and Shea Langeliers. The New York Yankees are shaping a 26-man roster for a probable Wild Card Series, with Trent Grisham in the outfield, Giancarlo Stanton at DH, Austin Wells and Ben Rice splitting catching duties, and utility pieces like José Caballero expected to provide late-game versatility. Backup catcher J.C. Escarra remains on New York’s taxi squad and could be added to give manager Aaron Boone the option of carrying a third catcher and more lineup flexibility. Media outlets are also handing out fantasy-baseball awards and end-of-season takes around the league.