
Ohtani Back Atop Dodgers Lineup for NLCS Game 4
Los Angeles moves Shohei Ohtani back to the leadoff position for Game 4 of the NLCS against Milwaukee.

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Los Angeles moves Shohei Ohtani back to the leadoff position for Game 4 of the NLCS against Milwaukee.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.

Los Angeles shifted Ohtani to a lower spot in the order during Game 3 of the NLCS, where he recorded a single and a walk in a loss.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.

Dave Roberts pushed back on reports that Ohtani could sit, but the slugger's ongoing struggles have raised real questions about his role.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.
Dodgers club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.

Despite a slump and questions about his physical condition, Ohtani says he is healthy and manager Dave Roberts is backing him to play.

The Dodgers announced Ohtani will remain in the lineup for NLCS Game 3, per Yahoo Sports, as a 3-for-20 postseason line and injury questions persist.

Despite ongoing knee and biceps issues and a 3-for-20 postseason slump, Ohtani is confirmed in the lineup for Game 3.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirms Ohtani stays in lineup despite ongoing physical limitations and a deep postseason slump.

The Dodgers star is mired in an extended power drought with a reported mechanical issue at the root of his struggles.

Shohei Ohtani is dealing with right biceps inflammation and knee issues, and the Dodgers are reportedly weighing whether to bench him for NLCS Game 3.

Manager Dave Roberts strongly implied Ohtani will not start Wednesday's Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, per The Athletic's Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal.

A lingering right biceps problem has sapped Ohtani's power for months, and the Dodgers are now weighing whether to sit him for Game 3.

Dave Roberts shuffles the Los Angeles Dodgers' order for Game 2, moving Teoscar Hernández up to third and dropping Will Smith to fifth, per Yahoo Sports.

The Dodgers infielder dealt with a back issue in the DS but is reportedly set to be included on the NLCS roster.

The Dodgers superstar has not pitched since July 3 and is unlikely to take the mound in the NLCS, available only as a designated hitter.

The Dodgers infielder was pulled mid-at-bat in NLDS Game 3 and sat out Game 4, but a cortisone injection has him cleared for the NLCS.

Shohei Ohtani enters the NLCS described as "banged up" after going 2-for-13 with four strikeouts in the NLDS, with his health and lineup spot still unresolved heading into Game 1.

Rushing has been unable to catch during the postseason, leaving Hunter Feduccia as the backup behind Will Smith in Los Angeles.

A position-by-position breakdown notes Ohtani is not fully healthy as the Dodgers open the National League Championship Series.

Los Angeles officially sets its rotation for the first two games of the NLCS against Milwaukee, with Skubal leading the way.

Miguel Rojas is recovering from an injury and showing progress, per MLB.com, but the Dodgers have not yet made a decision on his NLCS roster inclusion.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shuffled his lineup, moving outfielder Andy Pages to the nine-hole after struggles at the plate in the postseason.

After a listless offensive showing in Game 2, LA's manager made notable batting order changes heading into a must-win Game 3.

Los Angeles shuffles its batting order facing Chris Sale, moving Ohtani down from his usual position ahead of a pivotal postseason game.

After dealing with a knee issue, Freddie Freeman reports improvement and is producing at a high level for the Dodgers in the NLDS.

Ohtani managed just 2 hits in 8 NLDS at-bats with no power or walks, with his second-half decline attributed to lingering injuries.

Los Angeles turns to the two-time Cy Young winner for Sunday night's Game 2, with the Dodgers leading the series 1-0.

Trade deadline acquisition Tarik Skubal is reportedly set to make his first postseason start for Los Angeles in NLDS Game 1 on Saturday, Oct. 3, per Yahoo Sports.

MLB released the complete schedule for the Dodgers' Division Series, with Game 1 set for 1 p.m. PT Saturday at Dodger Stadium on Fox.

The Dodgers first baseman hit just .235/.305/.283 over his final 187 PAs, with patellar tendinitis in his right knee a likely factor.

Freeman is managing injuries while trying to rediscover his swing after a rough September, per MLB.com, as Los Angeles prepares for the NLDS.