Roberts signaled planned rest for Ohtani and indicated readiness to reinsert him for the San Diego series, a move that will shape Dodgers’ rotation decisions and fantasy lineup plans.

Roberts visited the mound for a quick check after the thigh incident and offered postgame relief that Ohtani escaped the knee scenario. He expressed confidence Ohtani would be ready for Friday’s game against the Padres, underscoring the front office’s approach to workload management and injury caution.

Roberts highlighted the Dodgers’ ramp in focus and intensity as they converted a late-week crisis into a three-game winning streak, reclaiming the division lead and the tiebreaker. His approach signals lineup and bullpen strategies that may favor continued consistency and depth-driven success as the West race tightens.

Roberts’ approach to Otani’s innings and bullpen usage is under the lens as the Dodgers balance a four‐to‐five inning target with late relief. His decisions around piggyback options and roster flexibility could reverberate through fantasy projections for Dodgers’ pitchers and hitters.

Roberts sits among Russo’s top-10, underscoring the Dodgers’ general benchmark for managing high-caliber rosters with playoff acumen and bullpen dexterity.