Dodgers Set Lineup vs. Rockies as Roster Move Looms
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to keep their five game win-streak going against the Colorado Rockies.
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The Dodgers enter Saturday’s game with a roster move in the works, as outfield prospect Ryan Ward is on the taxi squad awaiting the team’s decision.
There was speculation that Teoscar Hernandez, who fouled a ball off his foot, potentially picked up an injury, but he is in the batting order for Saturday’s game.
Seemingly, it is a depth piece set to be sent down to the minor leagues or placed on the IL with a hidden injury or possible paternity leave.
Apr 17, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) reacts from the dugout in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesRegardless of what comes next for the roster, the Dodgers are fielding all of their starters other than Mookie Betts for their second game of a four-game series against the Rockies.
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Dodgers Lineup vs. Rockies
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Kyle Tucker, RF
3. Andy Pages, CF
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
6. Max Muncy, 3B
7. Dalton Rushing, C
8. Alex Freeland, 2B
9. Miguel Rojas, SS
P. Emmet Sheehan, RHP
Andy Pages, still the hottest bat in the lineup, is up to No. 3 despite the Dodgers facing a right-handed pitcher.
Additionally, Rojas is back at shortstop, with manager Dave Roberts going away from the match-up to get the veteran some playing time.
Notably, Dalton Rushing is in the lineup for the Dodgers, hoping to keep his hot start going. He is seriously pushing Will Smith for any possible playing time.
Kyle Tucker holds on to the No. 2 spot amid his slow start, with the Dodgers trusting he will get his offense going eventually and wanting him to find a sense of normalcy.
The key name for the Dodgers will be Max Muncy, who had an amazing night on Friday and gets another favorable match-up in Coors Field.
Starter Emmet Sheehan, who looked crisp last time out against the Texas Rangers, will aim to keep his momentum rolling as he battles some mechanical woes that have plagued him right at the start but have become less noticeable and pronounced.
The bullpen is fresh as a daisy after a day off on Thursday and Friday, with only Jack Dreyer pitching two innings to close the game out.