The Dodgers' collapse against the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series could prompt changes, but Dave Roberts is set to return as manager.
Trying to sustain the success that included winning a franchise-record 111 games this year — but build a team more consistent come October, where they’ve captured just one World Series championship during a stretch of 10 consecutive postseason appearances.
Their bullpen imploded against the Padres’ opportunistic offense, which scored five times in front of San Diego’s raucous home crowd. Roberts appears to be safe, despite drawing criticism for several decisions during Saturday’s fateful seventh inning. In hopes of giving reliever Alex Vesia an extra moment to warm up, the Dodgers’ dugout signaled for pitcher Yency Almonte to lob a pickoff to first base. The sign was missed, however, with Almonte instead delivering a pitch to the plate, leading to the Dodgers making a risky mid-at-bat pitching change.“I don’t know how it got lost in translation,” Roberts said.
Shortstop Trea Turner headlines a collection of out-of-contract free agents, with pitchers Tyler Anderson, Andrew Heaney and Tommy Kahnle also bound to hit the open market without a new deal.
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