Dodgers fans, set to embrace the most well-rounded playoff roster they’ve had in several years ahead of their NLDS battle with the Padres, were dealt a somewhat surprising blow on Tuesday morning.
Off the roster for the next round? Catching prospect Keibert Ruiz, for one, which makes sense. The Dodgers aren’t the only team to jettison a third catcher once the road got a bit tougher.
Surprisingly, though, versatile outfielder Edwin Rios was left at home, which made very little sense, at first blush. When you can add theorized 2020 Rookie of the Year contender Gavin Lux, you do it, sure, but Dylan Floro appearing as pitching depth at Rios’ expense instead of Matt Beaty’s?