Ohtani Playing Through Knee and Biceps Injuries in NLCS
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirms Ohtani stays in lineup despite ongoing physical limitations and a deep postseason slump.
Shohei Ohtani has been dealing with left knee and right biceps injuries that landed him on the IL in early September and limited him to DH duties all season. He has managed only three singles in 20 postseason at-bats with seven strikeouts. Roberts spoke with Ohtani on the off day and said Ohtani expressed conviction he has identified a mechanical fix. Despite the struggles, Roberts confirmed Ohtani will start Game 3 of the NLCS with the Dodgers trailing the Brewers 2-0.
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