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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Had Heartfelt Talk With Michael Conforto That Appeared to Get Him on Track

Los Angeles Dodges left fielder Michael Conforto has struggled during his first season in a Dodgers uniform.

The All-Star outfielder is hitting .190 this season with an OPS+ of 76, ranking 24 percent lower than league average. Especially with his $17 million salary this season, his lack of production is certainly troubling as the final stretch of the regular season is upon the Dodgers.

Manager Dave Roberts, however, has remained steadfast in his belief in Conforto, and it seemed to pay off as he showed glimpses last month, batting .273 with an OPS of .