I have always wondered about the predictability of having a closer and why teams have simply gone in the direction of having a 9th inning man, no matter what the situation was. If you really think about it, throwing that “stopper” out there for the final three outs night after night is probably not the best managerial strategy. It may be for teams with limited bullpen resources, but not with the arms the Dodgers have in their pitching arsenal.
When you have a cadre of effective relievers that can be utilized, why telegraph your move by saving one guy for the last three outs constantly?