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Dodgers finalize NLDS roster ahead of Game 1 against Braves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:56 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Dodgers finalize NLDS roster ahead of Game 1 against Braves

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. OF Josue De Paula and 2B Hyeseong Kim took batting practice alongside Shohei Ohtani prior to the finalization of the roster. De Paula, who appeared in 11 games this season, batted.323, while Kim played in 43 games, hitting.259. If included, De Paula would serve as a Bat-Only bench option, and Kim is expected to be a pinch runner. The Dodgers finished the regular season with a record of 100-62, marking their fifth consecutive NL West Division title. The final roster announcement is expected early Saturday morning.

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•Dodgers play Braves in Game 1 of NLDS on Saturday
•Josue De Paula and Hyeseong Kim took batting practice today
•De Paula batted.323 in 11 games this season
•Kim played in 43 games, hitting.259
•Dodgers finished regular season 100-62, winning NL West

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3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Josue De Paula, Hyeseong Kim taking BP before NLDS roster decision

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ quest for a 3rd straight World Series title begins on Saturday. They will play the Atlanta Braves in the best-of-five NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Before the game , OF Josue De Paula and 2B Hyeseong Kim took batting practice alongside Shohei Ohtani before the Dodgers finalized the roster, per Dodgers Nation. They shared laughs […] The post Watch Josue De Paula, Hyeseong Kim taking BP before NLDS roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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