Shohei Ohtani ‘Different Rules’ Feud: Dave Roberts Responds to Craig Counsell’s Criticism

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is pushing back on criticism from his counterpart in Chicago related to two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Craig Counsell, manager of the Cubs, singled out the Dodgers and Ohtani on Monday while addressing the number of pitchers teams are allowed on their roster at this point in the season. What did Craig Counsell say about Shohei Ohtani?

As reported by Jay Cohen of the Associated Press , Counsell called it “bizarre” that the Dodgers can carry 14 pitchers, not just the 13 allowed at this point in the season, because Ohtani’s two-way status means he doesn’t count as both a position player and a pitcher. “There’s not another player like that, but one team gets different rules for that player,” said Counsell. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noel Sanchez (@noisebynoel) Counsell added that he believes the 13-pitcher limit — which increases to 14 starting Sept.

1 — is intended to be “a rule to help offense, I think, more than anything. ” “And then there’s one team that’s allowed to carry basically one of both, and that he gets special consideration,” he said. “Which is probably the most bizarre rule.

… For one team. ” While Counsell didn’t name the Dodgers or Ohtani, the reigning MVP is the only player who meets the criteria, Cohen explained. Dave Roberts stands up for Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers Monday night, Roberts responded and defended his superstar, as reported by Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic .