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Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles Dodgers have sent a clear message to the rest of Major League Baseball they’re not just here to compete in 2025  they’re here to dominate. Manager Dave Roberts has unveiled what could be the most dangerous top of the lineup in all of baseball, officially naming Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernández as the Dodgers’ 1-2-3-4 hitters for the upcoming season.

It’s not just a lineup — it’s a statement.

A Power-Packed Opening Salvo

Leading off will be Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar who signed a record-shattering deal with Los Angeles in 2023. While he won’t be pitching in 2025 as he continues recovering from elbow surgery, Ohtani’s bat is more than ready. He’s expected to be a table-setter and a game-changer from the first pitch. With elite speed and power, Ohtani at the top instantly puts pressure on opposing pitchers and gives the Dodgers a terrifying tone-setter.

Slotting in second is Mookie Betts, the spark plug of the Dodgers’ offense and the ultimate utility weapon. After a stellar 2024 campaign where Betts posted MVP-caliber numbers while bouncing between second base and right field, his placement in the two-hole ensures constant chaos on the basepaths and relentless pressure on opposing defenses.

Then comes the engine of consistency: Freddie Freeman. Hitting third, Freeman brings veteran poise, a lethal left-handed bat, and the kind of contact-and-power combination that rarely slumps. He’s the bridge between the chaos at the top and the thunder waiting behind him.

And now, in the cleanup spot, the big addition: Teoscar Hernández. The slugging outfielder joined the Dodgers this offseason and is already being entrusted with run-producing responsibilities. Known for his prodigious power and knack for clutch hits, Hernández adds a new dimension to an already potent offense. His presence at No. 4 is the Dodgers’ way of saying, “Try us.”

Strategic Thunder from Roberts

Roberts, never one to tip his hand too early in the spring, waited until just days before the final stretch of camp to lock in his top of the order. And it’s not hard to see the strategy. “We want to be aggressive early. We want guys on base, we want traffic, and we want runs — fast,” Roberts said. “This lineup has the potential to put up crooked numbers in the first inning every night.”

With Ohtani’s keen eye and Betts’ on-base prowess, pitchers won’t be able to take a single batter lightly. And should they manage to escape those two, they’re immediately faced with Freeman’s gap-to-gap power and Hernández’s long-ball threats.

The New Murderers’ Row?

The Dodgers’ new-look top four isn’t just powerful — it’s versatile. Each hitter brings something different: lefty-righty balance, speed, contact, power, and postseason pedigree. Analysts are already calling this quartet one of the most formidable since the days of the Yankees’ Murderers’ Row.

“On paper, it’s unfair,” one rival scout reportedly said. “And on the field? It might be worse.”

As the Dodgers prepare for another deep October run, their 2025 campaign will start every night with four superstars  and more weapons behind them.

Buckle up, baseball. The Dodgers aren’t just loaded. They’re locked in.