The Dodgers and Braves have announced their rosters for the National League Division Series, which begins Saturday in Los Angeles. The two division champions—Los Angeles finished 100-62 in the NL West, while Atlanta went 94-68 in the NL East—will employ notably different roster constructions.
The Dodgers will carry 14 position players and 12 pitchers, per reporting from True Blue LA. That roster includes 21-year-old rookie Josue De Paula, who made an impression in 11 major league games in September, and Hyeseong Kim. Notably absent are Justin Wrobleski and Jack Dreyer.
The Braves will carry 13 position players and 13 pitchers for the best-of-5 series, according to True Blue LA. That extra pitcher reflects Atlanta's plan to deploy a bullpen game in Game 1, with Dylan Dodd serving as the opener, per MLB.com. The Braves made three roster changes heading into the series, including retaining Lane Thomas.