"It actually takes more than 26 guys to win, right? This isn't just 'we have to fill out the roster so you're on it.' You have a part here and you could do something just as important as Ohtani at some point."
"Before Dean, no one had ever played 10 games in a single postseason without making a plate appearance. That's a mark he'll be able to pad if he's named to the Dodgers 26-man World Series roster."
"He has a very plus skill set to play center field. And I feel having him in cente"
Justin Dean played in all 10 Dodgers playoff games without a plate appearance, setting a postseason record for most games played in a single postseason without batting. He entered games as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement, scoring the tying run in the decisive NLDS game and stealing a base in the deciding NLCS contest. He has handled five chances in center field. Andy Fox noted the value of roster contributors beyond the active 26, saying a role player can make important contributions. Manager Dave Roberts praised Dean's elite defense for elevating the Dodgers' outfield.
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