GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Led by the acquisition of perennial All-Star Freddie Freeman, most of the attention at Dodgers camp has been on the surplus of star players on the roster, particularly those in the starting lineup.

While the stars will ultimately decide what type of season the Dodgers have in 2022, there are a couple of other players who could play a key role in the team’s success. After a week of Spring Training games, let’s take a look at five role players who have stood out for the Dodgers.

1. Gavin Lux, UTIL
After an up-and-down season in 2021, Lux looks like a player who has something to prove this spring. Lux, the team’s former top prospect, hasn’t gotten many results so far in spring going 1-for-11 in six games, but the quality of at-bats tells a better story. Lux’s hit was a leadoff homer off former AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber.

With the Dodgers having plenty of other options in the infield, Lux will see more consistent time in left field in 2022.

“I believe in myself, so I think whatever my role is this year, however many at-bats it is, for me it’s all about getting better and controlling the controllables,” Lux said.

2. Victor González, LHP
After a disappointing 2021 season in which he posted a 3.57 ERA, González is looking more like the pitcher who helped the Dodgers win a World Series title in 2020. The Mexican left-hander came into camp in much better shape and his early performance in spring reflects it.

In two Cactus League games, González has struck out four of the six batters he’s faced over two scoreless innings. If González returns to form, he’ll give the Dodgers another key piece out of the bullpen.

“Right now, he’s healthy, the delivery is being repeated, which now allows for the characteristics of his pitches to play the way they should,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “And as a result, he’s having success. He’s just got to continue doing what he’s doing. It looks good.”

3. Edwin Ríos, 1B/3B
Speaking of players looking for a bounce-back season, Ríos also falls into that category. Ríos went 4-for-51 at the plate last season as he battled through a shoulder injury. Following the struggles, the 27-year-old underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum, ending his season.

This spring, Ríos is fully healthy, showing signs of the player he was in 2020. He has been raking at the plate, going 5-for-11 with a homer and four RBIs in five Cactus League games.

4. Tony Gonsolin, RHP
With some holes in the starting rotation to begin the season, the Dodgers are going to need Gonsolin to step up in '22. The right-hander has all the tools to be a big league starter, but he has yet to put it together over the course of a full 162-game season.

Gonsolin, who hopes to be past the right shoulder injuries that plagued him in '21, struck out four over three scoreless innings in his lone Cactus League start.

“I’m definitely past that,” Gonsolin said of the shoulder issues. “Last year was an up-and-down season. I feel so much better this year. Able to get the workload up and continue going up.”

5. Miguel Vargas, 1B/3B
Vargas, the Dodgers’ No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, won’t be on the Opening Day roster, but the Cuban infielder figures to make an impact at some point this season. The 22-year-old is still working on his defense at third base and first base. That’s the area of his game that needs improvement. But his best position will ultimately be at the plate, where he possesses all the tools to make him a great hitter.