31 Joc Pederson LF

Pederson remains on the bench for Game 2 of the NLCS against Milwaukee on Saturday.

Pederson sits again as the Brewers start another lefty, Wade Miley. Matt Kemp will start in left field. Milwaukee is likely to continue their strategy of using several pitchers in short bursts, so Pederson could have the chance to pinch hit early and remain in the game depending on how things shake out.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Game 1 of the NLCS against Milwaukee on Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

As anticipated, Pederson will retreat to a spot on the bench with left-hander Gio Gonzalez on the hill for the Brewers. In his absence, Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat atop the Dodgers' order.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's NLDS Game 3 matchup with Atlanta, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

With southpaw Sean Newcomb taking the hill for the Braves, Pederson will head to the bench to avoid a lefty-on-lefty matchup. Chris Taylor will replace him in left field for the evening.

Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Giants.

Pederson reached the 25-homer mark for the third time in his career. The slugger has been an excellent source of pop with a career-best .522 slugging percentage this season. Saturday was likely Pederson's last start of the regular season with a lefty slated to start for the Giants on Sunday.

Pederson is out of Friday's starting nine versus San Francisco, Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Pederson will retreat to a spot on the pine with left-hander Madison Bumgarner pitching for the Giants. Manager Dave Roberts will trot out an outfield of Enrique Hernandez, Chris Taylor and Matt Kemp.