After falling short in the World Series for a second consecutive year, the Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with notable deadlines. One of which involved manager Dave Roberts and his future with the organization.
Roberts went into the season with only one year remaining on his contract — and a club option for 2019 at that. Roberts and Dodgers discussed an extension during Spring Training and into the regular season before tabling talks so the focus could remain on the field.
There wasn’t any doubt expressed throughout the year on whether an agreement would be reached.