"I think having the length of some starters, and this is just a very right-hand heavy team. So looking at the landscape of their team, who they hit for, there would just not be a lot of opportunities for Anthony,"
"So very difficult conversation, but if we're fortunate enough to get to the next round, he'll be in there versus the Phillies."
"It's been really difficult for Michael,"
"But he's owned every kind of performance. He's owned his performance, hasn't run away from it. He showed up to work every single day, offensively, defensively. So he's one of my favorites. He'll be ready if called upon, and hopefully we have a long run and we're going to need him."
The Dodgers set a Wild Card Series roster that includes Will Smith as a third catcher and surprisingly places Justin Dean on the roster instead of Michael Conforto. Anthony Banda was not included among the four left-handed relievers due to a right-handed opponent profile and limited matchup opportunities. Dean, who debuted this season, appeared in 18 games mostly as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner and is expected to continue in that role. Hyeseong Kim’s spot helps cover Max Muncy’s absence and Tommy Edman’s ankle limitation. Conforto has remained available and praised for accountability if called upon.
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