Dodgers bench struggling catcher Yasmani Grandal for Game 4

Yasmani Grandal will not be in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 4 of the NLCS due to his struggles this postseason.

Grandal has been in and out of the Dodgers’ lineup in the NLCS, and that pattern will continue on Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts announced after the Dodgers’ 4-0 loss in Game 3 to the Milwaukee Brewers that Grandal will be on the bench to start Game 4.

Austin Barnes will start tomorrow, Dave Roberts said.

— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughTimes) October 16, 2018

Grandal suffered through a brutal defensive game in the series opener. For Game 2, Grandal found himself on the bench.

The veteran catcher was once again inserted into the lineup for Game 3. He went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts, including a strikeout with the bases loaded in the 9th inning. He also committed two defensive mistakes, leading him to be showered with boos at Dodger Stadium.

Austin Barnes, who went 0-for-3 with a walk and RBI in Game 2, will be behind the plate in Game 4.