Dodgers ‘Very Likely’ Lose Starter in Massive Hit to Postseason Rotation [Video]

The Los Angeles Dodgers banked on being able to outscore opponents at will by putting three former Most Valuable Players — Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman — at the top of their lineup every night.

Their starting rotation has had a hard time cooperating with the plan.

Wednesday, the team at least gained some clarity on who might comprise their postseason rotation, for better or worse.

Breakout rookie Gavin Stone is “very unlikely” to return this season from a right shoulder injury, manager Dave Roberts told reporters in Miami. It’s a devastating blow to a fluctuating rotation currently comprised of Jack Flaherty, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler, and Landon Knack.

Yamamoto and Flaherty have been the most consistent pitchers …