Shohei Ohtani Dropped to Fifth in Dodgers NLDS Lineup

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved designated hitter Shohei Ohtani down to fifth in the batting order for NLDS Game 3, marking his lowest spot since 2020. Ohtani is managing physical concerns from left knee and right bicep injuries that have hampered him throughout the season. During the game, he went 0-for-2, reached base via catcher's interference and a walk, but remained overmatched as Los Angeles leaned on pitching depth to secure a win.