Trust. It’s something Dave Roberts had discussed with the Los Angeles Dodgers entering the postseason.
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There has been no more uncertainty with the defending champions than with their bullpen, which has been their glaring hole throughout the 2025 season.
The Dodgers showed their weakness in the Wild Card Series with the bullpen highlighting its struggles in late-game situations. In Wednesday’s 8-4 victory, the Dodgers deployed four relievers out of the bullpen despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto nearly completing the seventh inning.