Dodgers evaluate fringe players for NLDS roster during pre-series workouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned lockers to five players ahead of their NLDS matchup, starting Saturday. Among them, Josue De Paula stands out as a potential roster addition after a strong showing in limited MLB games this season. Other players, including Alex Freeland, Bobby Miller, Emmet Sheehan, and Ben Rortvedt, are also in contention, though their chances vary. De Paula's excellent on-base percentage is countered by concerns about his fielding. The Dodgers will finalize the roster soon as they prepare for postseason play.
- •Dodgers begin NLDS workouts with five fringe players present.
- •Josue De Paula excelled in September, making a case for playoff inclusion.
- •Alex Freeland's chances to make the roster are considered slim.
- •Bobby Miller and Emmet Sheehan are vying for a bulk relief role.
- •Ben Rortvedt's inclusion is unlikely due to limited appearances this season.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Multiple Fringe Dodgers Get Chance For Postseason During Pre-NLDS Workouts
"The Los Angeles Dodgers gave five players lockers for their workouts prior to the NLDS, which begins Saturday.
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