Something a bit surprising to see from a Dave Roberts led Dodgers team is Kiké Hernandez in the lineup less and less for LA. After starting often for the club early in the season, by the final few weeks, his role had diminished as Chris Taylor picked up more time at second base. Moreover, usually a lefty pitcher masher, Kiké actually suffered from reverse splits in 2020 (.237 BA vs RHP, .217 vs LHP).
Additionally, usually a playoff starter for the Dodgers, his name has yet to have been penciled into the starting lineup this postseason. At least until Monday.