Shohei Ohtani surged to the majors’ run-scoring lead with 135 runs, breaking his own Dodgers single-season mark and sprinting toward a pace that could top 147 with 13 games left. A ninth-inning score in San Francisco highlighted a Dodgers 10-2 win, while his 19-game on-base streak hints at sustained fantasy upside. The piece situates this season’s chase among Dodgers legends and early-era sluggers, framing Ohtani as a historic, fantasy-relevant driver of runs in 2025.

Tommy Edman returns to the Dodgers, giving them a flexible, switch-hitting defensive upgrade in center as they试 to stabilize a lineup that has struggled offensively. Will Smith’s swelling hand forces a temporary shift with Ben Rortvedt stepping in behind the plate, while Edman leans into lefty matchups and Andy Pages shifts to left field. The club is also weighing Roki Sasaki as a late-inning option if he proves ready, all against a backdrop of a midseason offensive lull.

As Edman's return shakes up the alignment— Pages in right, Teoscar Hernandez in the mix and Miguel Rojas or Alex Call looming for lefty starts—the Dodgers hope health finally unlocks the depth they envisioned. With Muncy and Betts delivering in fits and bursts, and Sasaki potentially adding bullpen depth, the next Giants series could mark a turning point for a lineup that has otherwise underperformed this summer.

Tommy Edman’s return to the Dodgers’ lineup injects versatility and defense, with Edman likely to split time at center and second as the club wades back to full strength. Andy Pages shifts to left as Teoscar Hernandez holds right; Conforto sits vs. lefties while Edman mans the middle. The plan also teases a potential late-inning role for Sasaki if he sharpens his control, offering a glimmer for a Dodgers bullpen in need of reliable relievers. Offense remains a work in progress, but health could spark a much-needed turnaround.

edman’s presence stabilizes the outfield alignment and platoon flexibility, potentially lifting the order against left-handers and enabling Rojas or Call to start against opposite-handed starters. Sasaki’s rehab outlook adds intrigue for late-inning options, while the club weighs roster moves as the rotation delivers quality starts. The Dodgers aim to maximize health and depth to climb in a crowded NL pack.