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Dave Roberts ‘Very Comfortable’ With Multiple Options For Closer During Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2026 postseason with a revamped bullpen after it was their weakest unit last year, and it’s now expected to be a strength for the club this October. Given the state of the bullpen and…

By Sebastian Abdón Ibarra · Dodger Blue

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 5:05 PM

Key Things to Know

Dave Roberts plans to use a closer-by-committee approach featuring Tanner Scott, Evan Phillips, Roki Sasaki, and Edwin Díaz.
Tanner Scott is expected to receive the most save opportunities but may also be deployed in the eighth inning.
Edwin Díaz earned a spot on the NLDS roster but has not pitched in high leverage since returning.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced he is comfortable using multiple pitchers in the closer role during the 2026 postseason. While Tanner Scott is projected to receive the bulk of the opportunities, Roberts noted the team will likely employ a closer-by-committee approach based on specific in-game matchups.

Along with Scott, Roberts identified Evan Phillips, Roki Sasaki, and Edwin Díaz as viable options to finish games. Scott served as the primary closer during the regular season, while Phillips and Díaz offer significant high-leverage experience, and Sasaki provides elite arm talent for the Dodgers' revamped bullpen.

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Dave Roberts ‘Very Comfortable’ With Multiple Options For Closer During Postseason

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