Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted, "When you're a higher seed there's certain expectations certainly that come with that. In a perfect world, I'd prefer to go to the Wild Card Series to keep us current and maintain momentum."
In 2023, the Braves, Dodgers, and Orioles lost after securing a first-round bye, raising questions about the advantages of skipping the Wild Card Series.
The 2024 postseason saw a reversal of previous trends, with three out of four higher-seed teams with a bye advancing to compete for the pennant.
In 2022, both the Dodgers and Braves lost in their NL Division Series after earning first-round byes, highlighting the unpredictable nature of playoff performance.
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