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Dylan Hernandez

Dylan Hernandez: Dustin May represents the Dodgers’ latest World Series gamble. Will it pay off?

LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts spoke carefully when talking about his team’s plans for Dustin May, and understandably so.

Roberts wouldn’t say the Dodgers are counting on May to start games for them in the postseason. He wouldn’t say they view him as an insurance policy for Clayton Kershaw. He wouldn’t say they are expecting him to replace Walker Buehler.

The manager didn’t have to say any of that.

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