Dodgers Shuffle Shohei Ohtani to Cleanup Spot in Game 4
Dave Roberts shuffled the order as the Dodgers try to spark an offense that has scored all 10 series runs on home runs.
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers released their lineup for Game 4 of the National League Division Series, moving Shohei Ohtani to the cleanup spot despite his recent slump.
- Roberts is trusting Ohtani to improve his at-bats despite a month-long slump, as the designated hitter has not hit a home run in 21 games since August 18 and is currently 2-for-10 in the series.
- Additional lineup adjustments for the Dodgers include moving catcher Will Smith to third, dropping slugger Teoscar Hernandez to sixth, and returning Max Muncy to the starting order at fifth.
- Los Angeles holds a 2-1 series lead and needs one win to advance to the National League Championship Series, with pitcher Tyler Glasnow starting Wednesday against Atlanta Braves right-hander Tyler Mahle.
- Victory on Wednesday would secure the Dodgers a spot in the next round as the team pursues a third consecutive World Series title following their 3-1 win over Atlanta.
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