Tommy Edman’s sprained right ankle has limited him for long stretches this season, which has essentially limited him to second base this postseason. That removes an option for center field, which has been occupied all October by a struggling Andy Pages.

Edman’s ability to play both the middle infield and center field was a huge boost to the Dodgers after the 2024 trade deadline, as he alternated between shortstop and center field during the team’s championship run, and was named NLCS MVP. The Dodgers were so enamored with his versatility that they signed him to a five-year, $74-million contract extension in December.

Two injured-list stints for the right ankle sidelined Edman for 49 games during the regular season, and he didn’t play the field for the last four games of the regular seaso

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