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Playoffs coming.
Tonight’s #Dodgers lineup at Mariners: pic.twitter.com/tESgnnDKEZ
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 27, 2025
Game 161. #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/Lw1bfjh2xC
— Seattle Mariners – y (@Mariners) September 27, 2025
Notably, Shohei Ohtani is getting the day off.
He might be starting Game 1.
#Dodgers Dave Roberts declined to name the Game 1 starter for WC series…. but Shohei Ohtani just finished throwing a bullpen session.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 28, 2025
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In something of a surprise, Will Klein was optioned for Andrew Heaney, with 40-man room being made by Nick Frasso‘s IL stint.
The Dodgers have selected the contract of LHP Andrew Heaney and optioned RHP Will Klein. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred RHP Nick Frasso to the 60-day injured list.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 27, 2025
Though it appears that Heaney will provide length more than anything.
Tyler Glasnow could go shorter today, Dave Roberts said. They want to keep their pitching options open. That’s why Andrew Heaney is here today.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) September 27, 2025
Roberts also noted that Ben Casparius is a consideration for the NLWC. They need RHP vs righty hitters, and he’d fill that role.
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Meanwhile, Will Smith looks like a long shot for the NLWCS.
Will Smith started swinging a bat today, hitting foam balls. #Dodgers Dave Roberts: “I guess I’m still in the hope stage right now with his availability on Tuesday.” GM Brandon Gomes said they haven't "closed the door" but Smith needs to make quick progress
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 28, 2025
Bad.
