The qualifying offer (QO) process allows teams to extend a one-year contract worth $22.025MM to eligible free agents after the World Series, with implications for draft pick compensation if rejected. Key candidates include Zac Gallen, Brandon Woodruff, and Framber Valdez, with teams like the Diamondbacks and Brewers likely to issue QOs, while tax payors like the Phillies and Mets face different compensation scenarios if their qualified free agents leave.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is contemplating changes to his lineup as outfielder Andy Pages struggles in the postseason, hitting just .080 with no walks. Following a poor performance in Game 4 against the Toronto Blue Jays, Roberts hinted at benching Pages in favor of players like Enrique Hernandez or Alex Call to maximize offensive production. Want More Context? 🔎
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Shohei Ohtani, after a loss in his first World Series start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, expressed his willingness to pitch out of the bullpen in the series' final games, despite never having done so in the majors. This could complicate lineup decisions for manager Dave Roberts due to the "Ohtani Rule," which would require adjusting Ohtani's position if he pitches in relief. Want More Context? 🔎
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The World Series is now a best-of-three series.The Toronto Blue Jays leveled the Fall Classic against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-2 victory in Game 4, following an 18-inning Game 3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run home run off Shohei Ohtani, setting a Blue Jays record with seven playoff homers, all this postseason, as they prepare for a crucial Game 5 at Dodger Stadium. Want More Context? 🔎
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