The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the 2025 season with high expectations for homegrown outfielder Andy Pages, but so far he’s been a disappointment. After not making the Opening Day roster last year, he’s been in the LA outfield this season, but not without struggles. Through 17 games, he’s hit .151/.286/.283 with 19 strikeouts and 10 hits, 3 of which were extra base hits. There have been some flashes of brilliance including 2 early home runs, and a nice defensive play, but overall the production hasn’t been enough to keep him in the lineup.
The National League West is as tough as ever, so the Dodgers can’t afford to have weak links in the order. Manager Dave Roberts recently set a timeline for when they might consider other options if Pages doesn’t get it going.
Roberts Sets the Clock: 150 Plate Appearations to Turn Things Around
On April 13, Dave Roberts publicly said that he uses a “150 plate appearance benchmark” to evaluate struggling players. Pages is at 64 right now so he has time to get going—but Roberts being so direct about the timeline is unusual and means he’s getting anxious.
“It’s rare for Dave to be so specific about a player’s timeline,” one insider said. “But sometimes added pressure can help a young player like Pages turn it on.”
While his numbers are still bad, Pages has shown flashes on both sides of the ball. On April 12 he made a highlight reel catch in center field robbing the Cubs’ Michael Busch of a two out grand slam. But consistent production is what the Dodgers need and right now Pages isn’t delivering.
Options If Pages Can’t Deliver
If Pages can’t turn it around before he reaches 150 plate appearances, the Dodgers have options waiting in the wings. One is Hyeseong Kim who’s tearing it up in Triple-A Oklahoma City. In 16 games, he’s hitting .268/.333/.521 with a .854 OPS and 13 RBIs. He even had a 2 HR game on April 12, the same day Pages made his grand slam saving catch.
If he’s called up, he could play second base and Tommy Edman could go back to center. Edman played 310.2 error free innings in center for the Cardinals in 2023 and brings defense and experience—something the Dodgers may value if Pages continues to struggle.
Can Pressure Spark a Turnaround?
For Pages, the next few weeks are big. He’s shown flashes of brilliance but needs to be consistent at the plate to stay in the lineup. Roberts putting a timeline on it might add pressure, but it could also motivate Pages to get it done. The Dodgers are counting on their young players to contribute in a tight NL West race.
Will Andy Pages answer the call, or will the Dodgers go to Hyeseong Kim? Only time—and 86 more at bats—will tell.
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