Los Angeles Dodgers Make Sudden Shohei Ohtani Change Before NLDS Game 4 vs. Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted their starting lineup ahead of NLDS Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, moving Shohei Ohtani to bat cleanup. Manager Dave Roberts made the change amid Ohtani's recent hitting slump, trusting the designated hitter to perform against Atlanta's right-handed starting pitcher, Tyler Mahle, while Tyler Glasnow starts for Los Angeles.

Ohtani has dealt with a lingering injury since early September and has gone over ten games without hitting a home run. Additional lineup adjustments include Teoscar Hernández moving down the order, Kiké Hernández batting seventh, Max Muncy returning to third base, and Andy Pages hitting ninth.