Dodgers explore lineup adjustments for Ohtani amid NLDS series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series, currently tied 1-1 after a loss in Game 2. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed he is considering moving star Shohei Ohtani down in the batting order due to poor performance in the postseason, where he is hitting 2-for-8. Ohtani will remain available for Game 3 despite earlier health issues. The series resumes in Atlanta with Chris Sale taking the mound for the Braves.
- •Dodgers tied 1-1 against Braves in NLDS.
- •Ohtani is hitting.238 and has struggled recently.
- •Roberts open to moving Ohtani lower in the lineup.
- •Game 3 set to start in Atlanta with Sale pitching.
- •Ohtani remains healthy but needs improved at-bats.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Confirms Dodgers Considering Significant Change With Shohei Ohtani
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are caught in a deadlock against an old rival of theirs in the National League Division Series. LA is heading into Atlanta tied with the Braves in their series. Despite being the home team in the series, LA isn’t quite out of the woods yet, especially with Atlanta’s top pitcher set to take the mound tomorrow. Because of […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are attempting to win their third straight World Series title, were beaten by the Atlanta Braves in the second game of the National League Division Series. With both games of this series having taken place in Los Angeles, both teams will now travel to Atlanta, where things will resume in […] The post Dave Roberts Confirms Dodgers Considering Significant Change With Shohei Ohtani appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 4:25 AMDave Roberts Confirms Dodgers Considering Significant Change With Shohei Ohtani
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are attempting to win their third straight World Series title, were beaten by the Atlanta Braves in the second game of the National League Division Series. With both games of this series having taken place in Los Angeles, both teams will now travel to Atlanta, where things will resume in […] The post Dave Roberts Confirms Dodgers Considering Significant Change With Shohei Ohtani appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 4:07 AMDodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash
The Los Angeles Dodgers are caught in a deadlock against an old rival of theirs in the National League Division Series. LA is heading into Atlanta tied with the Braves in their series. Despite being the home team in the series, LA isn’t quite out of the woods yet, especially with Atlanta’s top pitcher set to take the mound tomorrow. Because of […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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