He knew, with all cylinders clicking, the reconfigured squad could still be a juggernaut worthy of World Series expectations.

But with so many new faces, and an abundance of question marks following in their wake, Roberts cautioned about the pitfalls they’d have to navigate.

“There’s certainly a lot more unknown,” he said before the start of spring. “I think, even, it’s fair to say volatility.”

That much was clear in the Dodgers’ season-opening series against the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend.

In two games, the Dodgers dominated, pounding Diamondbacks starters early, producing timely hits to pull away, and cruising to blowout wins that showcased their sky-high promise.

In two one-run losses that forced them to settle for a four-game split, however, the potential shortcomings of their 2023 team were revealed.

In both games, they failed to get a hit with runners in scoring position (0 for 7 on Friday; 0 for 6 on Sunday). Twice, one of their most trusted relievers yielded a go-ahead run late in the game.

While it didn’t amount to a season-opening failure, the Dodgers’ performance did little to quell the fears that followed them into the new campaign.

“I don’t know about weaknesses yet,” Roberts said after Sunday’s finale defeat. “I still like our lineup. I just think there’s a few guys that haven’t gotten on track yet.”

Here are five of the most notable highs and lows from the Dodgers’ opening series: