The Los Angeles Dodgers face key lineup decisions as the postseason approaches, including who starts Game 1 of the playoffs and how Edwin Díaz should be used in the bullpen. Multiple outlets frame these choices as central to how the team will manage innings across the opening series.
Both reports point to Díaz’s placement as a particularly important bullpen matter, given his role as a high-leverage reliever. The discussion centers on balancing the starting rotation plan with bullpen needs, especially late in games where managerial matchups and availability can shape outcomes.
While the outlets focus on the same core questions—Game 1 starter and Díaz’s postseason usage—the coverage does not indicate a final decision. Instead, it highlights that the team’s configuration for the first postseason games remains to be set, with the answers expected to reflect pitching availability, matchup considerations, and the Dodgers’ overall postseason strategy.
