"The Dodgers opted to go with fewer pitchers for the short three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, carrying two fewer than the maximum number permitted. That allows them to utilize their bench with more aggressive pinch-hitting decisions and pinch-running. It's a benefit of having Ohtani, as the Dodgers have essentially rostered 12 pitchers while technically only taking up 11 such spots."
"The most notable addition to the Dodgers roster for the Wild Card round is Will Smith, who missed most of the final month of the regular season due to a hairline fracture in his right hand. Smith participated in the Dodgers' workout on Monday, and manager Dave Roberts said he was "encouraged" by the backstop's progress. Smith took two at-bats, one against Bobby Miller and one against Kyle Hurt,"
The Los Angeles Dodgers roster for the 2025 National League Wild Card consists of 15 hitters, 11 pitchers and Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player. The Dodgers carried two fewer pitchers than the maximum for the short three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds to allow more aggressive pinch-hitting and pinch-running. Having Ohtani enables the team to functionally roster 12 pitchers while occupying only 11 pitcher spots. Will Smith was added after missing most of the final month with a hairline fracture in his right hand and participated in a workout, with the manager describing his progress as "encouraged." The roster still includes three catchers and excludes Michael Conforto.
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