The last time Dave Roberts had to worry about who to use as his designated hitter was March 27, when his Dodgers hosted the Angels in the final game of spring training. Roberts chose Chris Taylor. He changed it up Friday night in Anaheim, and he plans to again Saturday.
Roberts likes the flexibility his roster affords him, but he still would prefer not to choose someone every night. He thinks MLB’s current setup — designated hitters in the American League and pitchers hitting in the National League — is the best system. He admits that’s at least in part because he’s spent the bulk of his career in the NL.