One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Dodgers’ NLDS roster was whether or not Craig Kimbrel would make the cut. After his rocky season, one that saw him get removed from his role as the team’s primary closer, Dave Roberts elected not to put him on there.
It was a huge sigh of relief for Dodger fans everywhere, as I don’t think anyone could’ve handled Kimbrel pitching in an important moment in the NLDS. But it wasn’t an easy decision for the Dodgers’ manager.
In a press conference ahead of Game 1, Roberts spoke about the conversation he had with Kimbrel.