The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup consists of five 2021 All-Stars, two former MVPs, the reigning World Series MVP, plus Will Smith and AJ Pollock, with only eight spots for the nine players, so manager Dave Roberts will have a lot of tough decisions to make each day.
Although most of the players are interchangeable in the lineup, Roberts said he expects Trea Turner to remain in the leadoff spot, with Max Muncy behind him and Mookie Betts in the three-hole for most games in order to keep some consistency.
“I think there’s really no way to put it together that doesn’t look right.