""Given where (Max) Muncy and Tommy (Edman) are at physically, to have the extra infielder, and then also having Will Smith's availability off the bench, and so that's a little bit of how we came to that," Roberts said. "You're basically thinking are you going to take Will Smith's bat off the bench or Michael's.""
""very, very difficult decision, as well,""
""Michael Conforto is one of his favorites and he'll be ready if needed later in the postseason if the Dodgers advance.""
Dave Roberts omitted outfielder Michael Conforto and left-hander Anthony Banda from the Dodgers' Wild Card roster. The Conforto decision prioritized carrying an extra infielder given the physical status of Max Muncy and Tommy Edman, while preserving Will Smith as a bench bat. Banda's exclusion reflected matchup considerations against the Reds and the Dodgers' greater short-series bullpen options. Roberts described both moves as difficult and indicated both players could return later in the postseason if Los Angeles advances. Will Smith was included on the roster despite recent inactivity and could be available to start Game 2.
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