That’s all even more true now that the Dodgers have all but captured the Japanese market, after signing Ohtani and righties Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the last two offseasons. The World Series had better TV ratings in Japan than in the U.S. Almost no one else in baseball can relate to the scrutiny Roberts faces.

Dave Roberts noted that the Dodgers plan to use Conforto as their everyday left fielder, per The Orange County Register. Moreover, there are no plans to have the veteran in a platoon role with other guys like Chris Taylor and Andy Pages,

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts belives future MLB Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has what it takes to manage a team.