Los Angeles Dodgers

Miguel Rojas returns to the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants Friday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rojas is back after sitting out Thursday’s series opener for routine rest, starting at shortstop and batting ninth against the Giants for manager Dave Roberts Friday.

Max Muncy is not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants Friday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Muncy will receive the night off for general rest, with Kike Hernandez batting seventh and starting at third base for manager Dave Roberts against the Giants Friday.

J.D. Martinez had a productive game, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the Dodgers’ victory over the Giants Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: This performance adds to his solid season stats, which include 30 home runs and 95 RBI in 104 games played. Martinez's power numbers make him a valuable fantasy asset, and he should continue to provide consistent run production for fantasy managers down the stretch.

Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Giants. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Heyward started Wednesday's series finale against the Tigers but went 0-for-4 in his club's 4-2 loss. He will start Thursday's series opener with the Giants on the bench while he's enjoying a big season that includes a .276 average, 15 homers, two steals, and an .849 OPS across 347 trips to the plate.

Dodgers outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Giants. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Peralta got the start in left field in Wednesday's series finale against the Tigers but went hitless with a pair of strikeouts in four at-bats. He will take a seat on Thursday while he's hitting .260 with seven homers and four stolen bases across 124 appearances on the season.

Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Giants. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Barnes started Wednesday night's series finale with the Tigers and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored on the night. He will take a seat on Thursday while he's hitting just .169 with two homers and two stolen bases across 185 plate appearances on the season.

Amed Rosario is back in the starting lineup Thursday night versus the Giants. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Rosario didn't appear in the final two games of his team's three-game set with the Tigers this week but will return and hit sixth while manning second base on Thursday. Since joining the Dodgers at the trade deadline, Rosario is hitting .245 with three homers and five stolen bases across 41 games.

Dodgers utility player Kike Hernandez is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Giants. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Hernandez didn't appear in Thursday's series finale against the Tigers but will return to take on Giants rookie Kyle Harrison on Thursday. The veteran has improved at the plate since a mid-season trade back to the Dodgers as he's hitting .259 with three homers and a stolen base across 45 games with L.A. this season.

Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Giants. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Taylor didn't start Wednesday's series finale against the Tigers but will return to hit seventh and man left field on Thursday. The veteran has hit .236 but has provided power and speed with 15 homers and 16 stolen base across 110 games.

Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Giants. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Smith sat out Wednesday's series finale against the Tigers but gets right back at it out of the three-hole Thursday against the Giants. Smith has had a nice season, hitting .263 with 18 home runs, three stolen bases, and an .800 OPS across 119 appearances.

Bobby Miller allowed just two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven over six frames Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: With a solid 3.97 ERA and 1.13 WHIP on the year, along with a respectable 8.4 K/9, Miller has shown promise as a fantasy option, but his win-loss record may not accurately reflect his performance.

Freddie Freeman is absent from the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Seattle Mariners Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Freeman will sit out the series finale for routine rest, with Kike Hernandez starting at first base and batting fifth against the Mariners for manager Dave Roberts Sunday.

Mookie Betts is missing from the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Seattle Mariners Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Betts will receive the afternoon off for regular rest, with Kolten Wong starting at second base and batting eighth against the Mariners Sunday.

Despite his season-long struggles, Lynn's performance tonight should provide some encouragement for fantasy owners moving forward as he showed improved command and effectiveness on the mound.

Fantasy Impact: However, his overall numbers this season still leave much to be desired, with a high ERA and WHIP, suggesting that caution should still be exercised when considering starting him in future matchups.

Stone allowed 7 earned runs and 9 hits in just 5.1 innings pitched, resulting in a 10.80 ERA and a 2.19 WHIP for the season.

Fantasy Impact: With only 2 strikeouts and a high BABIP of 0.391, Stone's lack of effectiveness raises concerns about his ability to consistently produce positive fantasy contributions, although he has a long-standing track record of success in the minors that could translate into big-league success down the road.

James Outman had a solid performance in Sunday's game against the Nationals, contributing to the Dodgers' 7-3 win.

Fantasy Impact: Outman went 1-for-4 at the plate, driving in a run with a home run. This brings his season totals to 18 home runs and 62 RBI in 132 games played. While his batting average sits at .253, Outman has shown some power and run production potential, making him a decent option in deeper fantasy leagues. However, his high strikeout rate of 0.318 and low walk rate of 0.126 may limit his overall fantasy value.

Phillips continued his impressive season, tossing a perfect inning with two strikeouts to earn his 22nd save.

Fantasy Impact: With a stellar 2.18 ERA and 0.75 WHIP, along with a strong strikeout rate of 9.9 K/9, Phillips has firmly established himself as a reliable fantasy closer option. His 5.36 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 2.79 FIP further highlight his effectiveness on the mound. Fantasy managers can confidently rely on Phillips for saves and solid ratios down the stretch.

Dodgers SP Walker Buehler (elbow) will miss the remainder of the season. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Buehler has not pitched for the Dodgers since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2022. Buehler just completed his first rehab start in Triple-A but the team will turn their focus on getting him ready for the 2024 season.

With a 0.86 ERA and 0.52 WHIP through two starts this season, Pepiot has firmly established himself as a reliable fantasy option, showcasing excellent control and the ability to limit hard contact.

Fantasy Impact: His impressive 8.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 2 wins further solidify his status as a must-start pitcher moving forward.

Clayton Kershaw has been pitching through "left shoulder trouble," according to manager Dave Roberts. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on X)

Fantasy Impact: Roberts added that the injury is affecting Kershaw's velocity and command. He also said that a break would not help the matter and that Kershaw would continue to pitch through the injury.