Dodgers Announce Lineup For Snowy Opener vs. Rockies
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the lineup for their series opener against the Colorado Rockies, which will feature a fully-rested squad.
The Dodgers are facing off against their second division opponent, the Rockies.
They won their home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the season, but this will be their first road series against a divisional foe.
Righty Tyler Glasnow will be taking the mound for an ice-cold game that featured snow before the opening pitch, needing bulldozers to clear the way.
Glasnow is a possible contender for a Cy Young award if he stays healthy for the season, something he has never really done over his career.
He has been sharp, aside from a few mistakes, and Glasnow looks healthier than he has ever been.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Rockies
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Kyle Tucker, RF
3. Will Smith, C
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
6. Max Muncy, 3B
7. Andy Pages, CF
8. Hyeseong Kim, SS
9. Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Tyler Glasnow, RHP
Shohei Ohtani, who missed the New York Mets game on Wednesday as a hitter, is back in the order, batting leadoff.
Ohtani pitched only on Wednesday, when he allowed just 1 run in 6 innings, striking out 10 and showcasing his stuff.
Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-handed pitcher, has been good to start the season, something that he was not in 2025. Notably, Hyeseong Kim is getting the start at shortstop because of the match-up, giving him another chance to impress.
Also, the stage is set for Kyle Tucker to break out against Sugano at Coors Field, where the ball can travel, though the weather could make things trickier.
Additionally, Freddie Freeman, who has been crushing baseballs, should have success in the series as well against a righty.
Alex Freeland is the player with the most to prove against the Rockies, especially with his struggles over the past couple of series. He needs a good series before Mookie Betts gets healthy, as Hyeseong Kim is looking to usurp the infielder.
With a healthy bullpen and Glasnow on the bump, the Dodgers’ pitchers will give the offense a chance to win, regardless of how they hit.
