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Dodgers Notes: Magic Number for Division, All-Star Suffers Setback, Kyle Tucker to LA?

May 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates with catcher Will Smith (16) after a three run home run against the New York Yankees in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
May 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates with catcher Will Smith (16) after a three run home run against the New York Yankees in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers got a rest day after their series sweep against the Colorado Rockies.

With their sweep of the Rockies and the San Diego Padres' series loss against the Cincinnati Reds, the Dodgers' magic number to win the division is 14. This means any combination of Dodgers wins and Padres losses equaling 14 will result in the Dodgers winning the division.

The path to the division may not be smooth, however, as All-Star catcher Will Smith suffered an injury setback with the bone bruise in his hand. Ahead of Wednesday's game, the Dodgers scratched Smith due to swelling in the same hand he injured last week.

Finally, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that rival executives predict 2025's free agency headliner will sign with LA. Kyle Tucker is one of the game's premier power hitters, and the Dodgers are one of few teams who can afford the superstar.

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Aaron Coloma
AARON COLOMA

Aaron Coloma is a contributing writer for On SI based in Los Angeles. A 2024 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, he previously covered collegiate and high school sports for The Poly Post and Valley Sports Telegram, respectively.

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