Los Angeles Dodgers projected starting rotation includes Shohei Ohtani for playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
With the postseason approaching, MLB insider Tom Verducci has outlined a potential starting rotation for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Verducci predicts Tarik Skubal will lead the rotation, followed by Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Shohei Ohtani slated for Game 4. The Dodgers have bolstered their lineup with the acquisition of Skubal before the August trade deadline. Currently, Los Angeles sits second in the Major League standings with a record of 78-51 and is on a four-game winning streak. The team plays the Pittsburgh Pirates in an ongoing series before facing the Atlanta Braves next week.
- •Tom Verducci suggests starting with Tarik Skubal in postseason games.
- •Ohtani is projected to pitch Game 4 in playoff rotation.
- •Dodgers lead the National League West and have a four-game winning streak.
- •Los Angeles currently has a 78-51 record, just behind Milwaukee.
- •Upcoming series includes games against the Atlanta Braves next week.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers’ Postseason Prediction Reveals Unexpected Starting Rotation
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are undoubtedly equipped with one of the most imposing starting rotations in the Major Leagues.Ahead of the trade deadline in early August, they further boosted it by acquiring southpaw Tarik Skubal.With the postseason approaching, an MLB insider has revealed his thoughts on a potential starting rotation for the Dodgers once the […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers’ Postseason Prediction Reveals Unexpected Starting Rotation appeared first on HEAVY.
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