Only because the ball wasn't hit hard enough to turn the double play. You are really stretching to defend Roden. But we all know you want all fringe guys on your team.
That's the problem there are no options on the bench. If Jenkins was in the lineup, you might have had Larnach available to pinch hit, a lot better than the other options.
This is the same management that brought Gray back up when Buck went on the IL. Would you really put this past them. I hope there isn't either but after the Gray decision they have lost most credibility with me.
I really don't know why they don't swap Roden for Jenkins, it seems pretty simple. Figure out Buxton when they activate him, but they do have a player on the bench that they refuse to play.
Gutsy outing by Ober, still gave us 6 innings and saved the bullpen. If the offense had done it's job you could say he actually kept us in the game after the 2nd inning.
I am sorry Kreidler is not a starting shortstop in the major leagues, a utility guy yes. Even the Twins wouldn't start him there until Gray became unplayable.
Edit: Added Kreidler