Dodgers Notes: NLCS Opponent Up in Air, Unfortunate Injury Update for Outfield, Shohei Ohtani Warning Sent

Oct 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in game four of the NLDS during the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated on Thursday night after clinching their spot in the NLCS, a well-deserved victory, but the focus now moves to the next series.

On Saturday, the Dodgers will find out which team they will play in the NLDS, either the Chicago Cubs or the Milwaukee Brewers, depending on the result of Game 5.

For the NLCS and the rest of the playoffs, utility man Tommy Edman will not be able to play in the outfield due to his ankle injury, limiting the team's defensive setup.

The Dodgers still have a good deal of options, but Edman's injury lowers the number of players who can play in the outfield by one.

Finally, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a poor NLDS, but Will Smith believes it is only a matter of time until the best player in baseball gets going.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Dodgers news (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Praises Trade Deadline Addition for Key Plays in NLDS Win

Dodgers Receive Unfortunate Injury Update to Outfield

MLB Insider Sends Warning to Dodgers' Opponents Walking Shohei Ohtani to Face Mookie Betts

Roki Sasaki Named Dodgers' MVP of Postseason by Veteran MLB Analyst

Dodgers Star Sends Shohei Ohtani Warning to NLCS Opponent

Dodgers Tweets of the Day:

1. The Dodgers were the only franchise to draw 4+ million fans this year.

2. The Dodgers led MLB with 49,536 fans per game over 7,000+ more fans than the team with the second highest.

3. LA traffic and parking makes it challenging to get to your seat by first pitch. https://t.co/uzfEhXdIpq

— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) October 10, 2025

This is LA pic.twitter.com/FsUkre0Frk

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 10, 2025

The Dodgers signed Roki Sasaki on a $6.5 million signing bonus. They paid Roki's NPB club the Chiba Lotte Marines a $1.625 million release fee, and he's on a minor league contract.

Arguably the Dodgers most important player against the Phillies is getting less than $10 MM. https://t.co/yUPde51Lzh

— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) October 10, 2025

Kiké Hernández’s reaction to Tyler Glasnow’s NLDS Game 4 start was golden:

“BIG DONG/DAWG PERFORMANCE!” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/nb6RsmPJ8e

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 10, 2025

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