It wasn't the most momentous development of James Outman's young career, but Dave Roberts still felt the news was a pretty big deal.
A few nights before the start of the Dodgers' season last week , and just days removed from making the club's big league roster out of spring training, Outman was approached by his manager with another surprise honor for opening day.
Outman, Roberts said, would be the team's starting center fielder for the first game of the year.
