Meanwhile, Roberts said all spring he wants to be cautious with third baseman Justin Turner's playing time coming off left knee microfracture surgery. Roberts said he will decide during or after Wednesday night's game if Turner starts on Thursday.
If not, Roberts said Kiké Hernandez or Charlie Culberson will start at third base.
Roberts is committed to giving Carl Crawford a rest, meaning either Scott Van Slyke or Trayce Thompson will get their first start in left field. Roberts already has been using Thompson as a late-inning sub for Crawford, explaining that he wants to keep Crawford's legs fresh.