Ken Rosenthal foreshadows roster move Dodgers fans have been clamoring for

When the Los Angeles Dodgers brought in Michael Conforto over the offseason, the believed they were getting a lefty power bat to fill out the outfield. Sure, Conforto has been far removed from his heyday with the New York Mets, with his peak coming with a 33-homer campaign in 2019, but he just had a resurgent 2024 season with the San Francisco Giants.

With that, he seemed like a solid strong-side platoon option to fill out the Dodgers' outfield. That came at a relatively steep price — a one-year, $17 million deal, showcasing the club's faith in the 32-year-old lefty-swinging outfielder.

Things have not gone according to plan, however. With a .187/.295/.322 line, Conforto's 77 wRC+ ranks 156 out of 161 hitters with at least 400 plate appearances on the season. No matter what Dave Roberts has tried, Conforto has been a black hole.

Injuries have left Roberts with few alternatives in left field, and the club whiffing on a prime option to replace Conforto when the Reds DFA'd Jake Fraley has forced them to continue to turn to the struggling free-agent acquisition.

However, an MLB insider predicts that Conforto won't be long for the Dodgers' roster, potentially bringing an end to the season-long nightmare.

Dodgers fans may soon rejoice if Ken Rosenthal's Michael Conforto prediction comes true

The cavalry is coming, with Max Muncy, Kiké Hernandez, Hyeseong Kim, and Tommy Edman all having returned or are nearing returns from the IL. That means roster moves will need to be made, and logic would dictate that Conforto is top of the list for the chopping block, per Rosenthal. Dodgers fans have obviously assumed this, but confirmation from someone with this type of prestige definitely helps.

While the return of Muncy and company will be a greater boost to the infield, there will be a trickle down effect to the outfield as well. After Conforto, Hernandez has gotten the most reps in left field this season, and while he's struggled with the bat, the Dodgers know full well what he can do come October.

Kim getting some action in left field during his rehab assignment could foreshadow how the Dodgers plan to deploy him moving forward, while Edman's ability to man center field could allow a reshuffling to cover left and leave Conforto out in the cold.

The Dodgers will soon have options moving forward, and if they are wise, they will take full advantage of the IL influx and part ways with perhaps the most disappointing player on the roster. If they do, Dodgers fans finally won't have to incessantly complain about Conforto.