Wood appears to be the favorite to open the season as the Dodgers' fifth starter, the Los Angeles Times' Andy McCullough reports.
It is an open competition while Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) continues to rehab, but it is not surprising to hear that Wood is the best bet to win the job, given his experience. Ryu could be out until mid-to-late May, so by then Wood could have established himself as an indispensable part of the rotation, or another member of the rotation could be injured, so there's a chance he is able to stick in the rotation all season. That said, there is a little added risk in investing in Wood, given the Dodgers' rotation depth, which also includes Brandon McCarthy (expected back in late June) and prospects like Julio Urias and Jose De Leon.