Dave Roberts considers moving Shohei Ohtani down Dodgers lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated a willingness to drop Shohei Ohtani further down the batting order due to his struggles at the plate during the postseason. Ohtani is 2-for-8 so far, with a particularly poor performance in Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves, where he chased after 53% of pitches. His previous Game 1 performance showed better discipline, but this inconsistency raises concerns about his fit in the lineup. Roberts confirmed Ohtani will still start in Game 3 despite potential lineup adjustments, where he'll face tough pitching from Chris Sale.
- •Ohtani's postseason batting average is currently.250.
- •He struggled significantly in Game 2, swinging at 11 of 19 pitches.
- •Roberts is open to further lineup changes for Ohtani.
- •Game 3 against the Braves is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PT.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Move Shohei Ohtani down in the Dodgers' lineup? Dave Roberts is 'open' to it
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Could Move Further Down Lineup Amid Underperformance
"As the Dodgers mull potential lineup changes for Game 3 of the NLDS, manager Dave Roberts said he is "open" to moving Shohei Ohtani lower in the batting order.
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed he's willing to move Shohei Ohtani further down the lineup as his struggles persist.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 1:05 AMMove Shohei Ohtani down in the Dodgers' lineup? Dave Roberts is 'open' to it
As the Dodgers mull potential lineup changes for Game 3 of the NLDS, manager Dave Roberts said he is "open" to moving Shohei Ohtani lower in the batting order.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 12:20 AMShohei Ohtani Could Move Further Down Lineup Amid Underperformance
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed he's willing to move Shohei Ohtani further down the lineup as his struggles persist.
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