3 Dodgers players who won’t be back in 2022

Max Scherzer

The Dodgers made the huge splash at the trade deadline by striking a deal with the Washington Nationals for ace Max Scherzer and second baseman Trea Turner. But of the two difference makers, Scherzer is set to become an unrestricted free agent this winter.

Scherzer, unsurprisingly, was lights out for the defending World Series champions since arriving in late July. In 11 starts, Scherzer recorded a 1.98 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, a 7-0 win-loss record, 89 strikeouts and eight walks.

This postseason, Scherzer has put up relatively strong numbers, as he struck out 23 batters and surrendered four earned runs on four hits in 16.2 innings of work (four games). However, he does have a 0-1 record, stemming from a 1-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Scherzer is going to cash in this offseason on a huge deal, despite being 37-years-old. He is arguably the best pitcher on the market, and he will have plenty of suitors. Hence why he probably won’t return to the Dodgers in 2022.