Overview
- Roberts reiterated that his view on a potential cap is his personal opinion and said it will not distract his players.
- He supports a salary cap only if it includes a salary floor to push lower-spending teams to increase payrolls.
- He asserted the Dodgers would remain elite regardless of any new spending rules or constraints.
- He signaled a low-key offseason for Los Angeles, saying the club sees no need for a big-splash signing.
- He said he hopes Shohei Ohtani does not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and has not yet discussed WBC plans with Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Rōki Sasaki, as the MLBPA maintains opposition to a cap with the current CBA expiring before 2027.