Tue Oct 14 00:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Los Angeles Dodgers are strategically planning their pitching rotation for the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Blake Snell will start Game 1, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, meaning Shohei Ohtani will only start one game, likely in Los Angeles. Manager Dave Roberts prioritizes rest for the other starters over pitching Ohtani before a day off. Brewers manager Pat Murphy plans to use an opener in Game 1 before relying on a starter for multiple innings, with Freddy Peralta starting Game 2. The Brewers haven’t decided on their Game 3 starter, potentially considering rookie Jacob Misiorowski. The Dodgers are also contemplating carrying only two catchers due to Will Smith’s hand injury not being a major issue.

**News Article:**

**Dodgers Set Rotation, Ohtani to Make One NLCS Start**

Milwaukee, WI – The Los Angeles Dodgers have unveiled their pitching strategy for the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, prioritizing rest for their starters in the best-of-seven matchup. Lefty Blake Snell will take the mound for Game 1 on Monday night, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2. This arrangement means that superstar Shohei Ohtani will only make one start in the series, likely when the series returns to Los Angeles.

Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that the decision was made to maximize rest for the team’s starting rotation, saying “I think just appreciating having four starters in a potential seven-game series and who can pitch potentially twice, and that’s kind of the impetus.” Roberts also dismissed concerns that the plan was related to Ohtani’s recent struggles.

Meanwhile, the Brewers are expected to utilize an opener in Game 1, with a bulk innings starter following. Freddy Peralta is slated to start Game 2, while the team’s Game 3 starter remains undecided, with rookie Jacob Misiorowski potentially in the mix.

Adding another layer to the Dodgers’ strategy, the team is considering carrying only two catchers, as Will Smith’s hand injury is not posing a significant concern.

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