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By not overextending itself vs. Braves, Dodgers' rotation primed for success vs. Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation emerged as their most reliable asset in the NLDS, limiting the Atlanta Braves to just four runs across four starts while posting a dominant 1.69 ERA—second only to the Rays in the postseason. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ace who carried the Dodgers to a World Series title last year, was strategically saved for Game 2 of the NLCS, while Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell—despite Snell’s early exit in Game 2—showed resilience, with Glasnow rebounding from a rough September.

The Dodgers’ decision to avoid pitching Tarik Skubal in a potential Game 5 against the Braves paid off, ensuring he’ll start Game 1 of the NLCS against the Brewers on Sunday with full rest. Manager Dave Roberts praised the rotation’s depth, noting it eases pressure on the bullpen and minimizes late-inning appearances, while the back end of the pen, including closer Edwin Díaz, has also settled into a strong rhythm after early struggles.

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