After a five-week absence from the Dodgers’ starting rotation caused by a microfracture in his ribcage and a botched, one-outing stint as a reliever, Walker Buehler will start Friday against the Angels at Dodger Stadium.
“It’s a time if it ever did make sense, it’s one of those times,” Roberts said. “That’s something we’re going to talk through over the break. It’s something for us to really consider.”
“At some point, if everyone remains healthy — which is the goal — we’re going to have to make a decision,” Roberts said. “Because a six-man rotation isn’t ideal for any extended period of time.