"The seven game construction of this series likely will necessitate adding an additional pitcher. This could be a simple one-for-one swapping of a position player for a reliever given the fact Shohei Ohtani moonlights as both. More news: Dave Roberts Says Dodgers Can't Win World Series if Shohei Ohtani Doesn't Get Going Manager Dave Roberts addressed this situation on Saturday during a virtual press conference with the media. He admitted that changes will be coming."
"With Tanner Scott unavailable for the NLCS, the team could simply continue with their decision to include Justin Wrobleski as a replacement. However, with the inordinate amount of left-handed pitchers already on the roster, could the team drop Wrobleski and another position player in favoring of doubling up on right-handed relievers? If Wrobleski stays, one position player still figures to be dropped. It likely comes from a group including Ben Rortvedt, Dalton Rushing, Hyeseong Kim, or Justin Dean."
Game 1 of the NLCS against Milwaukee begins Monday, prompting roster decisions for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The seven-game series likely requires adding an extra pitcher, which could be a one-for-one swap of a position player because Shohei Ohtani serves as both starter and reliever. With Tanner Scott unavailable, Justin Wrobleski could remain as a replacement, but the roster already carries many left-handed arms, prompting consideration of dropping Wrobleski plus another position player to add right-handed relievers. Candidates to be omitted include Ben Rortvedt, Dalton Rushing, Hyeseong Kim, or Justin Dean; Will Smith appears healthy to resume everyday catching.
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