Overview
- Roberts told Jack Harris of the California Post that players never questioned his decisions, citing complete buy-in as decisive to the championship run.
- The manager emphasized that role clarity and trust sustained cohesion through an injury-riddled 2025 season for the back-to-back champions.
- All-Star closer Edwin Diaz joined on a three-year, $69 million deal and said the Dodgers’ player-first approach, echoed by his brother Alexis, influenced his choice.
- Kyle Tucker signed for four years and $240 million and praised the organization’s first-class reputation as a key factor in his decision.
- Roberts highlighted veteran Miguel Rojas as an example of readiness and teamwork, noting his late-series contributions, including a game-ending double play in Game 6.