Los Angeles Dodgers manage roster moves and postseason preparations

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making several roster adjustments and facing strategic decisions as the postseason approaches. Outfielder Hose De La Cruz has been promoted directly from Double-A to the Major Leagues following Shohei Ohtani’s placement on the injured list, a move the prospect described as unexpected.

In the pitching rotation, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has received high praise from analysts and former managers for his reliability and precision in high-stakes games. His performance, including a 1.45 ERA during last year's playoffs, has positioned him as a cornerstone of the rotation.

To bolster the bullpen, the team has promoted pitcher Paul Garbeitis, though media reports suggest his tenure may be brief depending on the return of Chris Bucketing. Looking toward the offseason, the Dodgers are monitoring the free agent market. Following the acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the team may look to trade for established pitchers like Logan Gilbert if they are unable to reach a long-term agreement with Skubal.