Manager Dave Roberts Announces Dodgers Postseason Starting Rotation
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Manager Dave Roberts has made up his mind for who will be pitching for the Dodgers in the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals.
Kershaw, Hill and Maeda start first three playoff games, Roberts said.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) September 28, 2016
Here's a look at the Dodger's postseason rotation:
Game 1 (Oct. 7) - Clayton Kershaw
Game 2 (Oct. 8) - Rich Hill
Game 3 (Oct. 10) - Kenta Maeda
Game 4 (Oct. 11) - Julio Urias (possible option)
After Kershaw, Hill & Maeda, Julio Urias is an option for Game 4 in NLDS, Roberts says. #Dodgers
— Scott Miller (@ScottMillerBbl) September 28, 2016
Roberts also announced that outfielder Yasiel Puig will be added to the postseason roster, despite the controversy that has surrounded him all season long.
Puig will be on postseason roster.
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) September 28, 2016
The entire roster has yet to be announced, but Roberts is the first manager among clinched teams to announce his postseason rotation.