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Dodgers signal urgency for pitching at GM meetings, hope for Clayton Kershaw's return

His looming shadow is cast on the outfield wall as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw prepares for a game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023, in Los Angeles.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — No major moves materialized for the Dodgers at this week's general manager meetings.

But, over three days at the Omni Scottsdale Resort just outside of Phoenix, groundwork was laid for what is expected to be a busy offseason for the team.

As expected, the Dodgers will be in on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. They are looking for at least a couple starting pitching additions. And they're taking stock of other ways to improve the team following a 100-win season but a sweep in the National League Division Series.

Coming out of the general manager meetings, here are five takeaways on where their offseason stands.

Heightened urgency for starting pitching

The Dodgers have needed starting pitching in past offseasons.

However, in Andrew

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