Veteran closer Craig Kimbrel was left off the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. He was demoted from his closer's role two weeks ago after struggling all season as the replacement for veteran Kenley Jansen, who signed with Atlanta in the offseason.
Veteran closer Craig Kimbrel was left off the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres.
"It hasn't been a consistent year for him," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said."We just have other guys that we felt had been more consistent and that match up with these guys better." But the Dodgers have plenty of depth in their bullpen and included 13 pitchers on their roster, with Dustin May and Blake Treinen among them.
Veteran left-hander David Price isn't on the roster. The 37-year-old five-time All-Star has been sidelined since the start of September by inflammation in his left wrist. Price, a former starter, worked out of the bullpen this season, going 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA and two saves in 40 appearances. The 2012 American League Cy Young Award winner has indicated he's considering retiring at season's end.
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