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Brewers, Dodgers Announce NLCS Rosters
MLB Trade Rumors • • general
Key Points:
- Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) features the top two regular-season teams: the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers and the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers, with Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski and Dodgers' Tarik Skubal starting on the mound.
- The Dodgers added lefty Justin Wrobleski to their 13-pitcher NLCS roster, replacing bench player Hyeseong Kim; Wrobleski will serve out of the bullpen after a mixed second half and a recent stint on the injured list.
- The Brewers' roster remains unchanged from the NLDS, with the same starting rotation expected, while both teams' bullpens are well-rested after three days off, setting the stage for strategic bullpen use in the seven-game series.
- Offensively, the Brewers need improved performances from second baseman Brice Turang and young hitters Cooper Pratt and Jackson Chourio, who showed some clutch hitting but lacked consistency in the NLDS.
- The Dodgers' lineup hinges on Shohei Ohtani's health and performance, as he has battled knee and biceps injuries and struggled at the plate in the NLDS, but hopes remain for a stronger showing as the playoffs continue.
