The Los Angeles Dodgers made a final round of Spring Training roster cuts prior to the exhibition Freeway Series opener, and seemingly set their active roster for the regular season. Chris Taylor was among the players optioned, which cemented Kiké Hernandez’s standing with the team.
Hernandez and Taylor had been competing for one of the remaining bench spots as utility man and backup shortstop. The other competition — between Trayce Thompson and Scott Van Slyke — broke in Van Slyke’s favor.
Deciding between Hernandez and Taylor was briefly put on hold, because the former was hit by a pitch on his right wrist early this week.