Report: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will return next season - Sportsnet.ca

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will be back with the team next season, according to L.A. Times reporter Jorge Castillo.

During Wednesday’s 7-3 season-ending loss to the Washington Nationals in Game 5 of the NLDS, Roberts made some highly-scrutinized decisions with his pitching staff.

Most notably, Roberts used Clayton Kershaw in a high-leverage relief role that many believed was better suited for Kenta Maeda. Kershaw, pitching in the 8th inning with a 3-1 lead, allowed solo home runs on back-to-back pitches.

Dave Roberts said the decision for Clayton Kershaw to start the 8th was not an “analytic question.” Kershaw, he said, “is a guy I believe in.” Roberts indicated plan was for Kershaw to face Rendon and Soto, before bringing in Maeda for #Nats right-handers.

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) October 10, 2019

In four years as the Dodgers manager, Roberts has a .606 win percentage and two National League pennants.

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October 11, 2019 at 08:47AM