The Los Angeles Dodgers do not have a designated closer specifically for the playoffs, and team president Andrew Friedman says that is not necessarily a problem. Yahoo Sports and the Los Angeles Times report Friedman’s view that the bullpen is built to handle high-leverage innings even without a single specialized late-inning role.
The outlets frame the point differently in emphasis but agree on the core message: Friedman is confident the group can adjust roles based on matchups and game situations. Rather than relying on one fixed closer for postseason outs, he indicates the bullpen’s approach centers on flexibility and performance in critical late-game moments. The reporting focuses on how the Dodgers plan to manage late innings, weighing whether the lack of a formal “playoff closer” is a gap or simply part of a broader strategy. Both articles present Friedman’s stance as the organization’s explanation for its playoff bullpen plan.
