Dave Roberts is expected back, but Dodgers face other key offseason questions

After a decade of unprecedented regular-season dominance, but all too familiar playoff disappointment that continued Saturday night with their elimination in the National League Division Series, the Dodgers find themselves in a familiar place entering this offseason.

Trying to sustain the success that included winning a franchise-record 111 games this year — but build a team more consistent come October, where they've captured just one World Series championship during a stretch of 10 consecutive postseason appearances.

One thing that likely won't change is the manager.

Dave Roberts is expected to return in 2023 for his eighth season as Dodgers manager, and first under the new three-year contract extension he signed before this past season, according