Dodgers Lineup vs Rockies: Betts Moves to Shortstop as Hernandez Returns to Right
The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to even their series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday after Monday’s walk-off defeat. Emmet Sheehan will take the mound for L.A. opposite left-hander Austin Gomber.
Mookie Betts, fresh off a Monday meeting with Dave Roberts and Andrew Friedman, will start at shortstop. Teoscar Hernandez returns to right field after a stretch of defensive miscues. The Dodgers’ lineup for the night features Shohei Ohtani as the designated hitter, Betts at short, Will Smith catching, Freddie Freeman at first base, Hernandez in right, Andy Pages in center, Alex Call in left, Miguel Rojas at second, and Buddy Kennedy at third.
Dodgers vs. Rockies is scheduled to begin at 5:40 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on SNLA.
Summary: LA reshuffles its lineup with Betts at short and Hernandez back in right as it tries to rebound from Monday’s loss, backed by Sheehan on the mound.
Additional note: The move highlights the Dodgers’ depth and flexibility, giving Betts a familiar-in-field role while maintaining an elite offensive profile with Ohtani, Freeman, and Hernandez at the forefront. This game offers a chance to see how the Dodgers’ lineup balance translates against a Rockies pitching staff. Fans following the team can expect a competitive effort as they chase a series win.