Shohei Ohtani Sits, Dalton Rushing Back Into Lineup

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are resting superstar Shohei Ohtani for the final game of their four-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ohtani went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run in Wednesday’s win over the Diamondbacks, and also threw six innings without allowing a run with six strikeouts. The Dodgers have won two of their three games this series so far, and will look to claim a series win on Thursday.

Who is Starting for the Dodgers Thursday?​

Justin Wrobleski is starting for the Dodgers, and will look to keep his season-long hot streak going.

He has a 2.87 ERA through 10 appearances this year, and finally got the strikeouts going in his last start, which came agains the Philadelphia Phillies last week. He struck out nine batters in seven innings, allowing just one earned run.

Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?​

The Dodgers, without Shohei Ohtani, will have shortstop Mookie Betts bat first for LA. Following him are first baseman Freddie Freeman, center fielder Andy Pages and right fielder Kyle Tucker. Will Smith will DH and move up to the No. 5 spot in the lineup, and third baseman Max Muncy stays behind him.

Ryan Ward steps back into the lineup after an off day on Wednesday, and will play left field. Dalton Rushing will bat eighth for the Dodgers and play catcher, and second baseman Alex Freeland rounds out the order.

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Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (right) reacts as he does a pregame handshake with Dalton Rushing prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Dodgers Lineup on Thursday​

1. Mookie Betts, SS
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Andy Pages, CF
4. Kyle Tucker, RF
5. Will Smith, DH
6. Max Muncy, 3B
7. Ryan Ward, LF
8. Dalton Rushing, C
9. Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Justin Wrobleski, LHP

The Dodgers lineup for their series finale vs the Diamondbacks tonight ?

Mookie Betts is leading off, Shohei Ohtani has the day off, Will Smith is at DH and Justin Wrobleski is on the mound. pic.twitter.com/clBLMitO9m

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) June 4, 2026

Who is Starting for the Diamondbacks?​

The Dodgers will look to take the series win against Ryne Nelson on Thursday, who—similarly to Wednesday’s starter Zac Gallen—the Dodgers got to early in the season. LA scored four runs through 4.2 innings in a win on the second day of the season.

The final game of the series begins at 6:40 p.m. PT.

What do you think of the order? Should Shohei Ohtani have been included or is a rest day good?

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