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MLB Insider Casts Doubt on Los Angeles Dodgers Rumors of Big Offseason Change with decision already made

For the first time since 2018, Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are on pace to win fewer than 100 games in a full season. But the Dodgers, who are on pace to win 96 games , aren’t far off. Yet, the Dodgers have also never had Shohei Ohtani before, and what many would argue is the best roster in MLB.

So, if the Dodgers are underachieving by some measures, does that mean Roberts, who is in his ninth season in LA, is in danger of losing his job?

Dave Roberts isn’t in danger of being fired from Los Angeles Dodgers
Speculation has led to some wondering if Dave Roberts is on the hot seat, especially if the Los Angeles Dodgers have another three-game sweep in the NLDS or worse.

Yet, Jon Heyman of The New York Post recently threw cold water on any talk of Roberts’ seat getting warm. In fact, he called such rumors “ridiculous.”

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Heyman agreed that the Dodgers are “probably the best team,” yet unknowns involving Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw don’t help. With no clear frontrunner, the hunt for October could be as wild as ever.

Landon Knack showcased his potential during a challenging game for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite the team’s 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, Knack’s performance stood out as a silver lining. In his first start in nearly a month, Knack pitched six innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs while striking out a career-high eight batters. This marked only the second time he has completed six innings in the majors.

“Landon was a star tonight,” Roberts said, via Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. “He did everything we hoped for and more. He’s done it all year for us, given his uncertain circumstances, being up and down … six innings, two runs, eight punch-outs, one walk, and he gave us a good chance to win. I’m looking forward to him making his next start,” “I just felt that he was pitching really well,” Roberts said. “I liked the way he was throwing.”

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The Dodgers faced a tough situation as they announced that starting pitcher Gavin Stone would be heading to the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, and outfielder Teoscar Hernández also left the game early with a foot injury. Knack’s ability to step up in this situation is crucial for the Dodgers, who have been dealing with injuries to key players like Stone, Tyler Glasnow, and Clayton Kershaw. With Knack now having made 11 appearances this season, including nine starts, he has a record of 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA and 52 strikeouts. His performance in Triple-A has also been solid, with a 4-3 record and a 3.71 ERA over 12 starts.

As the Dodgers navigate the challenges of their depleted rotation, Knack’s reliability will be essential as they prepare for the postseason.