Dodgers prepare for NLDS against Braves amid Ohtani's injury issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, led by starter Tarik Skubal, have had a week to rest while the Braves are coming off a demanding series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss has framed the matchup as a David versus Goliath scenario, acknowledging the challenge of facing a strong Dodgers team that has secured consecutive World Series championships. The performances of Shohei Ohtani, who has not homered since August, and the Dodgers' overall health will be critical as the series unfolds.
- •Dodgers start Tarik Skubal for Game 1 of the NLDS.
- •Atlanta is coming off a challenging series against the Phillies.
- •Shohei Ohtani has not homered since August 1.
- •Dodgers aim for their third consecutive World Series title.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — NLDS is not David vs. Goliath: Shohei Ohtani injuries among Dodgers' problems
"The health of Shohei Ohtani is just one of the issues facing the Dodgers as they begin their quest for a third consecutive World Series championship.
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