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Dave Roberts Told Glasnow To Prepare For Game 1
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Tyler Glasnow revealed that Dave Roberts informed him to get ready for Game 1 immediately after his final regular-season start in San Francisco. The Dodgers kept the decision under wraps, opting for Glasnow over Yoshinobu Yamamoto against an Atlanta Braves lineup that struggles against left-handed pitching.
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Dodgers To Start Two Lefties Against Braves In NLDS
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The Dodgers plan to start left-handers Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell in Games 1 and 2 of the NLDS to exploit the Braves' significant splits against left-handed pitching. Atlanta hit 142 home runs against righties but only 62 against lefties, making this a data-driven decision.
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Dodgers Workout Group Includes Josue De Paula, No Ha-Seong Kim
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Several players have been working out with the Dodgers this week, including Ben Rovet, Josue De Paula, Emmet Sheehan, Bobby Miller, and Alex Freeland, all of whom have lockers in the clubhouse. Notably, Ha-Seong Kim was not seen at workouts, despite speculation that he could be an option. Josue De Paula, if he makes the roster, would likely serve as a bench bat/pinch hitter.
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Edwin Diaz Not Considered for High-Leverage Role in Postseason
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Edwin Diaz is projected to be on the Dodgers' postseason roster but not in a high-leverage role, a surprising development given his past status. Diaz has struggled with injuries and inconsistent performance this season.
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Dodgers' Projected Postseason Rotation Revealed
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A prediction for the Dodgers' postseason starting rotation includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Tarik Skubal. The host expects the rotation order to be Yamamoto, Skubal, and Snell, with Glasnow available if needed.
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Dodgers Face Decision on Josue De Paula for Postseason Roster
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The Dodgers are considering whether to include top prospect Josue De Paula on the NLDS roster as a designated hitter. De Paula was not on the roster on September 1st, so the team would need to submit an appeal to the commissioner for him to be eligible. The host predicts De Paula will make the roster over Daulton Varsho and Hyeseong Kim.
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Dodgers Call Up Top Prospect Josue De Paula For NLDS Push
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Dave Roberts said that Josue De Paula will join the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Tuesday during the bye week and will be in conversations about adding him as a pinch runner off the bench for the NLDS. The move signals the team is seriously considering the rookie for the postseason roster.
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Dodgers Option Josue De Paula, Postseason Roster Decision Looms
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The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Josue De Paula to Triple-A to activate a player from the injured list, but he remains in play for the postseason roster. According to Dave Roberts, the move was planned and the conversation was easier than expected, with de Paula eligible to be activated for the NLDS if the Dodgers petition the commissioner.
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Dodgers Option Josue De Paula To Triple-A To Make Room For Ohtani
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The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani off the injured list and optioned Josue De Paula to Triple-A to clear a roster spot. De Paula had impressed in 11 games, hitting .323 with a .500 on-base percentage and an OPS over 1.000, leading many to question the move. The host strongly disagreed, arguing Alex Freeland should have been sent down instead.
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