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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dave Roberts Expects Dodgers To Have More Than 14 Pitchers On Opening Day Roster
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Dave Roberts Expects Dodgers To Have More Than 14 Pitchers On Opening Day Roster

Matt Borelli
March 27, 2022
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Walker Buehler, Tony Gonsolin, Andrew Heaney, Clayton Kershaw, Dustin May, PFP drills, 2022 Spring Training
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As the MLB lockout extended into late February — and eventually early March — multiple Spring Training games were canceled for each team.

With a shortened period to prepare for the regular season, MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) reportedly agreed to several rule changes that won’t officially go into effect until owners formally vote on them.

Among the changes are expanded rosters, which will allow teams to carry 28 players until May 2. During the period, there will be no restrictions on how many pitchers a club can include on their roster.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently said he expects the team to carry more than 14 pitchers on their Opening Day roster, via David Vassegh of AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio:

With the expanded rosters in April, Dave Roberts said he would expect “north of 14” pitchers to be on the Opening Day roster. #Dodgers 🌵

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) March 22, 2022

With starters not expected to provide much length in April, it makes sense that MLB will allow teams to carry more pitchers during the first month of the regular season.

Per multiple reports, roster sizes will drop back down to the traditional 26 players after May 2. Furthermore, teams will be limited to carrying no more than 13 pitchers for the rest of the season.

Buehler named Dodgers’ Opening Day starter vs. Rockies

Roberts also confirmed that Buehler will start for the Dodgers on Opening Day against the Rockies at Coors Field.

The Opening Day start will be a first for Buehler in his career. Kershaw has held the honor a Dodgers’ franchise-record nine times. The Dodgers are 7-2 in Kershaw’s Opening Day starts, with their losses coming to the San Francisco Giants in 2018, and Rockies last year.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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