The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to open up the back half of their 2026 schedule against the New York Yankees in a weekend series at Yankee Stadium.
It’s a rematch of the 2024 World Series, and Friday’s contest will mark the first time the Dodgers have played in the Bronx since they captured the Fall Classic victory over the Yanks.
With some uncertainty around Shohei Ohtani’s status due to him not playing in the All-Star Game this past week, the Dodgers revealed their game one lineup against the Yankees, which features Ohtani in his normal spot in the batting order, so his ‘knee’ issue appears to be all cleared up for the time being.
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Dodgers Reveal Lineup for Series Opener vs. Yankees
GettyOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 03: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts at bat during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Here is the Dodgers lineup on 7/17, courtesy of @UnderdogMLB:
Dodgers 7/17: “S. Ohtani DH A. Pages CF F. Freeman 1B M. Betts SS M. Muncy 3B K. Tucker RF T. Hernández LF D. Rushing C T. Edman 2B R. Sasaki SP”
S. Ohtani DH A. Pages CF F. Freeman 1B M. Betts SS M. Muncy 3B K. Tucker RF T. Hernández LF D. Rushing C T. Edman 2B
R. Sasaki SP
Some notables from the lineup release: Shohei Ohtani is in his usual spot, leadoff. Dalton Rushing gets the start at catcher, and Tommy Edman will be hitting last for LA.
Los Angeles is sending Roki Sasaki (3–5, 5.33 ERA, 80 SO) to the mound for game one, while the New York Yankees will go with their ace Gerrit Cole for the series opener.
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GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JUNE 22: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the game at Target Field on June 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
As noted, Shohei Ohtani has *notably* been dealing with a knee injury, but it doesn’t seem to be affecting his hitting at all.
Ohtani was scratched from his last start, but that could be due to precautionary reasons, and it’s plausible to think that Ohtani just needs some time away from pitching to ensure he’s fully fresh for October.
LA was swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks last week, but is still firmly in control in the NL West, holding. 10+ game lead.
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