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Shohei Ohtani gets knocked down the Dodgers’ lineup as playoff panic sets in

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Harris, J. (2026, October 14). Shohei Ohtani gets knocked down the Dodgers’ lineup as playoff panic sets in. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/dodgers-drop-shohei-ohtani-to-no-6-in-lineup-amid-nlcs-slump-against-brewers/

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As of October 14, 2026, Shohei Ohtani remains in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Milwaukee Brewers, despite struggling during the playoffs. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed this decision after initial speculation about benching Ohtani due to his poor performance, including going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Game 2. However, Ohtani was dropped from his usual high spot in the batting order to the No. 6 position, reflecting uncertainty over his current form and health issues affecting his right arm and left knee. The Dodgers also shifted other struggling players' positions in an attempt to regain momentum as they face a 2-0 deficit against the Brewers.

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“The articles discuss Ohtani's status and lineup position for Game 3 of the NLCS, but Article A does not confirm whether Ohtani played, while Article B states he did play but was dropped in the order.”

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🔮 After the team was eliminated from the National League Championship Series last week, Ohtani said he was not sure if he would need any offseason procedures.

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🔮 When a new CBA is struck, and what changes to the league’s financial structure it could possibly entail, is still anyone’s guess.

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🔮 This season, the group couldn’t replicate that success, enduring adversity during an injury-plagued regular season and then failure against a relentless Brewers offense in the team’s National League Championship Series elimination.

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🔮 Whenever the offseason arrives, notable changes could be coming to the Dodgers’ clubhouse. Freeman and Muncy won’t be going anywhere, nor will other core veterans such as Mookie Betts, Will Smith or Shohei Ohtani. But Miguel Rojas is likely to retire.

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Shohei Ohtani was indeed in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, as manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday amid speculation that the slugger could be benched. uncertain

slugger → confirm → speculation

However, Ohtani was dropped down to the No. 6 spot in the order amid his injury-hampered 3-for-20 slump in the playoffs, the lowest he had been slotted in his Dodgers career. asserted

he → drop → career

The move came with the club facing a 2-0 series hole to the Milwaukee Brewers in the best-of-seven NLCS. asserted

club → come → NLCS

It was another of sign that — despite their proclamations that he is close to turning things around — the Dodgers are uncertain about exactly what they will get from the two-way star, who was coming off his worst performance of the playoffs in an 0-for-4, two-strikeout clunker in Game 2. asserted

who → turn → Game

Ohtani was not the only one to be dropped in the order. asserted

Ohtani → drop → order

Another slumping bat, catcher Will Smith, slid to the seven-hole after starting the postseason in a 1-for-23 rut. asserted

bat → slump → rut

In their place, Kyle Tucker was moved into the cleanup spot and Andy Pages was shifted to the No. 5 spot. asserted

Pages → move → spot

It was all part of the Dodgers’ efforts to shift momentum in the series, and find better answers against a Brewers pitching staff that has held them to just five runs and 10 hits in the first two games of the NLCS. asserted

that → shift → NLCS

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