Ohtani's Right Biceps Issue Clouds His NLCS Availability
A lingering right biceps problem has sapped Ohtani's power for months, and the Dodgers are now weighing whether to sit him for Game 3.
Ohtani has been hampered by a right biceps injury for several weeks, following an earlier left knee issue that ended his pitching season in June. He was placed on the 15-day IL in mid-September and has shown little power since, going homerless in his final 18 regular-season games. In the NLCS he is 3-for-20 with only singles. Manager Dave Roberts said he will speak with Ohtani on the travel day before deciding whether to bench him for Game 3.
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Rojas battles back flare-up, still expected on Dodgers' NLCS roster
The Dodgers infielder dealt with a back issue in the DS but is reportedly set to be included on the NLCS roster.
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