Freddie Freeman moves into the No. 3 spot as Dodgers send three to NL All-Star lineup

The 2026 All-Star Game starters have been set, and the National League lineup at Citizens Bank Park will feature three Dodgers in the opening group. Freddie Freeman will headline the batting order upgrade by moving from his previous All-Star Game role as the No. 4 hitter to the No. 3 spot, a spot that often functions as the bridge between the leadoff man and the middle-of-the-order power.

Freeman’s new position in the lineup is reflected in the official starting order, which places him between the Dodgers’ other two starters: Max Muncy, listed at fifth, and Andy Pages, listed at eighth. The order suggests a constructed look that keeps the Dodgers represented across the top half of the batting order, not just as depth or late-inning starters.

The Dodgers’ three-man presence matters beyond fan recognition. In an All-Star setting, where lineups are assembled from the game’s best regulars and managed to balance matchups, the batting order becomes a way to distribute at-bats and maximize chances for rallies across innings. Freeman’s move to third, in particular, changes how his at-bats can line up with base runners and the overall shape of the National League order.

Muncy’s No. 5 slot places him directly behind Freeman, maintaining a position that typically expects more traffic on base than the bottom of the lineup. With Pages starting eighth, the order also preserves a late-inning offensive punch, with the All-Star roster giving managers roster flexibility while still providing at least one hitter the benefit of facing pitchers deeper into their outings.

The Dodgers have repeatedly been a centerpiece of National League lineups in recent All-Star selections, and this year’s starting three shows the franchise’s continued impact at the plate. For Freeman, the shift from cleanup to third is notable because it implies a different at-bat cadence, one that can produce opportunities earlier in innings rather than primarily in the latter part of a traditional three- through five-hitter cluster.

As the National League prepares for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia, the primary story to watch is how the batting order functions in real time once pitchers start working around these hitters. Freeman’s third-place assignment will be the clearest lens on how the National League plans to structure early offense, while Muncy at fifth and Pages at eighth round out a Dodgers-heavy start that spans the order’s key segments.