The first day of post MLB lockout bliss resulted in a new deal for Clayton Kershaw and Trevor Bauer being put on administrative leave.
Roberts’ says his extension is near: The contract negotiations between Roberts and the team on a new extension for the seventh-year manager.
In his first six seasons in charge, Roberts has led the Dodgers to five division titles, three National League pennants and what was their first World Series title in 32 years in 2020.Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman holds the Commissioner’s Trophy after the Braves’ World Series win in November.
That has seemingly opened the door for the Dodgers, who could benefit from another left-handed power bat following the pre-lockout departure of Corey Seager. Roberts also said he is “definitely expecting additions” to other parts of the roster, pointing to depth in the starting rotation and on the bench as potential areas of need.Since the end of the lockout, Roberts has spent much of his time on the phone reconnecting with his players, whom he was barred from contacting while a new collective bargaining agreement was being negotiated.