Dodgers Manager Hints at Roster Move After Brutal Loss to Cubs
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were on the wrong end of a wild game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, losing 11-10 in 10 innings.
The Cubs hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, down to their last out. They then won the game on the first pitch of the bottom of the 10th inning.
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After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hinted at the team potentially making a roster move ahead of Wednesday's second and final game of the series.
"There might be a pending move for some length potentially," Roberts said to reporters after Tuesday night's game. "But I'm gonna talk to the pitching guys here shortly and figure out where we're at."
Roberts on the plan for tomorrow's game:
"There might be a pending move for some length."
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The Dodgers were planning on utilizing a bullpen game on Wednesday, with an off-day on Thursday. The Dodgers also had a day off on Monday, giving them extra rest this week.
However, the Dodgers were forced to use seven pitchers on Tuesday night after starter Dustin May struggled through five innings.
The Dodgers used most of their high-leverage arms on Tuesday, meaning Wednesday would likely have to be pieced together with the likes of right-handers Evan Phillips, Ben Casparius, and Noah Davis, and left-hander Jack Dreyer.
Thus, the Dodgers could look to Triple-A to get some length for Wednesday's game — and they have a few options.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 6: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers stands with infielders after making a pitching change in the sixth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens...
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 6: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers stands with infielders after making a pitching change in the sixth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 6, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. MoreThe Dodgers could elect to reinstate right-hander Tony Gonsolin from the injured list. The Dodgers wanted him to make at least one more start in Triple-A, and he was scheduled to pitch on Wednesday.
However, the team could instead use him at the Major League level, where he could try to give them up to five innings.
The Dodgers could also recall right-hander Matt Sauer, who has a 1.54 ERA across 11.2 innings at Triple-A this season. He last pitched on April 18 in Triple-A — throwing 3.2 innings — so he would be able to give the team some length.
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The Dodgers are not yet able to recall any of Justin Wrobleski, Landon Knack, or Bobby Miller as they were sent down within the last 15 days, unless the team is placing someone on the injured list.
The Dodgers and Cubs play at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Wednesday night, so a roster move would be announced before then.
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