Los Angeles Dodgers -Manager Dave Roberts spoke about the decision To leave outfielder Michael Conforto and left-handed Anthony Banda from the Wild Card grid.
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He said it was a “difficult” decision with Controrto, but it came down to wanting Smith’s bat from the bank.
“Seen where (Max) Muncy and Tommy (Edman) are physical, to have the extra infielder and then also to have Will Smith’s availability of the bank, and that is a bit of how we got it,” said Roberts. “You actually think you will take Will Smith’s bat from the bank or Michael’s.”
As far as Banda is concerned, Roberts also called it a “very, very difficult decision”, but said it had to do with the Reds -Matchups and LA with more options in the bullpen in the short series.
“I think having the length of some starters, and this is just a right hand heavy team,” said Roberts.
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Roberts added that both Controrto and Banda could be back in the schedule later in the late season, based on LA -Proungation, where Banda sounds more confirmed to be on the NLDS selection against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Dave Roberts says that Will Smith can start a wildcard game 2
In addition to the surprises of the Controrto and Banda, the Dodgers Will Smith on the Roster, despite the fact that he has not been playing with a hand fracture since 9 September.
Roberts said that Smith is a feasible option to squeeze hit, but may also start in the game 2 of Wednesday.
“Save, throwing, he feels really good. So I think it’s a daily thing,” said Roberts. “So I don’t close the door that he doesn’t start tomorrow.”
Smith has only played one game since 3 September and was a huge question mark that the series went in. The Dodgers decided to wear three catchers on the Roster, with Ben Rortvedt getting the start in Game 1 of Tuesday.
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