There is some news out of Los Angeles that probably will not sit well with many Dodgers fans.
The team is close to a contract extension with manager Dave Roberts, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
#Dodgers getting close on extension with manager Dave Roberts, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 6, 2018
Roberts has been the team’s manager the past three seasons and has an option for 2019. Rather than make him enter next year as a lame duck, it looks like the Dodgers will give him some security.
Roberts has managed the Dodgers to three straight NL West titles and consecutive World Series appearances. He has drawn criticism for some of his decisions during the playoffs, but the Dodgers likely feel he has ultimately had success with the team and still can do more.
Roberts also appears to work well with the team’s front office, which is said to have a big hand in the day-to-day decisions with the club.
