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Dodgers Leave $17 Million OF Michael Conforto Off Wild Card Roster

Los Angeles prioritized defense, roster flexibility after Michael Conforto's career-worst season.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Justin Dean #75 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Sep 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) is greeted by designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) after being relieved during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Dodgers excluded Michael Conforto from their Wild Card roster for the series against the Reds, formalizing a move tied to his 2025 struggles.
  • Rookie Justin Dean made the roster despite only two career MLB at-bats, with Alex Call also included to bolster outfield depth and late-game defense.
  • Los Angeles opted for 11 pitchers and 15 position players, carrying third catcher Ben Rortvedt while leaving left-hander Anthony Banda off.
  • Conforto appeared in 138 games with 122 starts in left field but produced a .199 average, .637 OPS and -0.7 WAR in his first season with the team.
  • Postseason rules permit injury substitutions and allow the Dodgers to reconsider roster choices in later rounds, keeping open a path for Conforto's return.