With less than a month to go until pitchers and catchers report, the Dodgers appear primed to enter the season once again considered the favorites to capture the title. Naturally, that got us to thinking about what it would take for the Dodgers to not just fall short of the World Series -- any seasoned baseball observer knows there are few guarantees so far as postseason success goes -- but to miss the playoffs entirely.

In a bid to make more room for their new additions, the Los Angeles Dodgers have pinpointed the player who might be cut from the MLB roster. Whether through a trade or a buyout, the Dodgers are planning to part ways with relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to free up a spot on the 40-man roster.

The Los Angeles Dodgers look like clear World Series favorites, but face legitimate competition from at least five other teams.