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Dodgers' Roster Crunch Puts Michael Conforto's Place in Jeopardy

Dave Roberts has signaled left field will go to whoever produces.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 3: Michael Conforto #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers draws a walk in the sixth inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on August 3, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
May 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) gets ready for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kiké Hernández and Hyeseong Kim are on Triple-A rehab assignments with returns described as imminent, with Max Muncy and Tommy Edman also nearing activation.
  • Roberts told the Orange County Register that Kim or Hernández could handle left field, with Andy Pages factoring in if the alignment shifts to center.
  • Ken Rosenthal reported that Conforto’s roster spot is threatened by the impending activations after an extended run of underwhelming offense.
  • Conforto is hitting .183 with a .606 OPS in 114 games, with nine home runs and 28 RBIs, including a hitless stretch over his last seven games.
  • Some outlets highlighted the Dodgers not adding Jake Fraley before he joined the Braves, framing internal moves as the likely path to address left field.