Ohtani Dismisses Health Concerns, Will Start NLCS Game 3 at DH
Despite a slump and questions about his physical condition, Ohtani says he is healthy and manager Dave Roberts is backing him to play.
Shohei Ohtani has been slumping through the 2026 NLCS and health questions have surfaced around him. Ohtani himself stated he is healthy and will start Game 3 at designated hitter. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team is taking Ohtani at his word and will support him. The Dodgers trail the Brewers 2-0 in the series heading into the home game.
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