Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on injured list, raising doubts about postseason availability

Shohei Ohtani was placed on the injured list on Friday, ending his regular-season appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move follows months of reports about a lingering biceps and knee issue that has limited his pitching since early July and affected his hitting, where he has gone 6-for-52 since late August.

Commentators from The California Post expressed differing views on Ohtani's chances of returning for the postseason. Dylan Hernandez said, "He’s done for the season. [The Dodgers] are just pretending he’s not. He’s done for like all intents and purposes," suggesting the player may miss the playoffs entirely. Co-host Jack Harris was more optimistic, stating, "I think it’s possible he doesn’t play in the regular season. There’s no chance he’s not going to play in the playoffs."

The Dodgers have been cautious with other injured stars such as Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, limiting their workloads to preserve health for October. Critics argue the team handled Ohtani differently, noting that the organization has not publicly detailed the severity of his condition.

The uncertainty surrounding Ohtani's health adds to the Dodgers' challenges as they approach the postseason, with the team yet to confirm whether the two-way MVP will be available for the playoffs.