Los Angeles Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts addressed reporters on Tuesday afternoon by way of Zoom and gave updates concerning a couple of injured gamers.
First baseman Freddie Freeman needs to be able to go for Recreation 1 of the World Collection on Friday towards the New York Yankees.
Roberts additionally acknowledged that infielder Gavin Lux is predicted to be a “full go” for the World Collection after coping with a hip flexor harm in the course of the NLCS. In the meantime, shortstop Miguel Rojas’s standing stays unclear, as he missed the NLCS on account of an adductor pressure.
“I actually really feel that it was the suitable choice not having him on the CS [roster], given his well being,” Roberts stated. “He’s made some strides. I do know he’s going to do every part he can to be on the World Collection roster, however we nonetheless received to make sure that he can run, he can defend the way in which he can defend. So I’m hopeful, however not sure proper now.”
Lux was restricted within the NLCS towards the New York Mets which opened the door for Chris Taylor to see extra taking part in time.
Taylor began two video games towards the Mets and went 3-for-7 with two runs scored, one stroll, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
“I feel we did a great job of making an attempt to select our spots to get him in there, to get a pinch-hit right here, however to not type of regress with the hamstring, the hip flexor,” Roberts stated of Lux over Zoom. “I feel that with today off, come Friday he needs to be a full go.”
Lux solely began two video games towards the Mets and went hitless in six at-bats with a stroll and a sacrifice bunt. The 4 video games he didn’t begin occurred to be towards left-handed starters which is when he sat in the course of the common season.
Rojas may need a harder time making the World Collection roster after Tommy Edman was named the Most Worthwhile Participant of the NLCS and Kiké Hernandez continued doing October issues.
The 35-year-old infielder hasn’t performed since Recreation 3 of the NLDS and whereas taking part in within the World Collection could be a dream come true for him, there won’t be a roster spot for him.
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