Dave Roberts could bar Dodgers players from challenging calls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts may restrict certain players from making ABS challenges if those challenges negatively impact the team’s chances. He has been critical of the team’s performance and is looking to improve their strategy as they head into the postseason. The Dodgers currently rank 23rd in MLB for net runs through ABS usage, suggesting lower effectiveness in their challenges. Roberts emphasized the need for better decision-making on challenges to avoid exhausting them too early in games. A change in approach regarding who can make these challenges could be implemented in the coming month.
- •Roberts is willing to prevent certain players from making calls.
- •The Dodgers are struggling with a -5.3 net runs through ABS usage.
- •Team's catchers challenge only 1.8% of the time, ranking 28th in the league.
- •Improved ABS usage is critical for the postseason.
- •Roberts aims to enhance challenge decision-making to minimize losses.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Could Ban Certain Dodgers Players From Making ABS Challenges
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is willing to tell players not to challenge certain calls if they repeatedly cost the team chances.
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