Dodgers ‘Surprised’ Over Lack of Slug in Homer Drought

Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts looks on from the bench during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Who Needs to Step Back Up for the Dodgers?

Over the last six games, the only Dodgers to hit above league average are Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Call. Each of those players is batting .300 or higher during the Dodgers’ offensive skid.

On the other hand, every other Dodgers batter has underperformed.

Miguel Rojas, who was batting .366 heading into the Dodgers’ series against the Marlins, hasn’t recorded a hit since, and has seen his batting average plummet to .300 in just a week. Dalton Rushing and Andy Pages have also cooled down from their early-season hot streaks, while Hyeseong Kim is also showing minor signs of regression.

The bigger stars are just as liable for the recent skid, though, as Shohei Ohtani, Freeman, Will Smith and Kyle Tucker sit below league average over the six-game period as well.

LA has plenty of talent in their lineup, but their recent struggles show their reliance on the long ball could be a cause for concern.

That being said, the Dodgers have a fantastic opportunity to break out of their slump against the Houston Astros, who have the worst ERA in MLB heading into the series.

The Dodgers will look to kick things off with a bang on the road, as they look to maintain their spot at the top of the division and rediscover their hitting for against a bitter rival. The first game of the series comes Monday at 5:10 p.m. PT.