Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas is sidelined for Game 4 of the NL Division Series due to lower back soreness, which he experienced during Tuesday’s 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Rojas is unavailable, leaving his status uncertain for the National League Championship Series if the Dodgers advance. Kiké Hernández, who homered in the previous game, will start at second base, with Tommy Edman also expected to play. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani moves up to fourth in the batting order. For the Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to right field after knee soreness led to a lineup change. The Dodgers lead the series 2-1 and can clinch it with a win Wednesday night. If needed, Game 5 will be in Los Angeles on Friday.
QUESTION: How might the absence of a key player like Miguel Rojas impact a team’s strategy and morale in a crucial playoff game?
Dodgers hold out Miguel Rojas due to sore back. Ronald Acuña Jr. is starting in RF for Braves
