Los Angeles Dodgers: The positions that should be platooned in 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: Enrique Hernandez #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by his teammate Joc Pederson #31 after his sixth inning home run against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be on the path of platooning less in 2019 but should still have some platoons on a deep roster.

TheLos Angeles Dodgersused platoons on a daily basis down the stretch of the 2018 season and it led to so many different lineup combinations and even some interesting lineups that were fielded in October.

The platoons were not that popular with fans and it is understandable if it is not popular with the players. Guys likeCody Bellingerdeserve to be in the starting lineup nearly every night, not be reserved for pinch-hit chances when the team faces a southpaw.

Comments made by managerDave Robertsindicate that the Dodgers are moving away from using as many platoons in 2019. Last season, platooning so often was a survival tactic for the Dodgers. This season, with two added right-handed bats inA.J. PollockandRussell Martinand the addition ofAlex Verdugo, platooning is not as necessary.

That does not mean that the Dodgers should completely rid the platoon as it is useful when it is used in the right circumstances. Of course, if one side of the platooning is performing against both arms, the need for a platoon dissolves.

We should hopefully see far fewer platoons in 2019 and more of a traditional everyday lineup. However, here are the three positions that we think should be platooned in 2019.

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