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Dodgers' Bullpen Implosion Puts Season in Peril

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Overview

  • The Dodgers lost to the White Sox 8-4 after their bullpen gave up six runs in the last three innings.
  • Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts expressed frustration with the bullpen's performance, which has an NL-worst 4.90 ERA.
  • The list of trusted options in the bullpen is short and flimsy, making it difficult to win games.
  • The Dodgers may need to trade for relievers, which is something their president Andrew Friedman dislikes doing.
  • The Dodgers need relief, and their bullpen hasn't been giving them any, putting their postseason hopes in jeopardy.