Ohtani declares he’ll return as two-way player for Dodgers

What Dodgers should read into Shohei Ohtani's remarks on two-way role

New York Post • 17 oct. 02h49

Shohei Ohtani indicated his intention to pitch and hit for the Dodgers again next year, noting disappointment at missing postseason innings and outlining his offseason focus.

Shohei Ohtani Plans To Pitch Next Year, "Hard To Tell" On Offseason Surgery

MLB Trade Rumors • 16 oct. 16h00

Shohei Ohtani said he intends to return to the mound in 2027, though he has not decided whether knee or biceps surgery will be required during the offseason.

Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers leadoff spot for NLCS Game 4

New York Post • 15 oct. 20h51

Facing a 0-3 deficit, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani to the top of the lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

Shohei Ohtani's Status for NLCS G3 Lineup Revealed by Dodgers' Roberts amid Benching Consideration

Bleacher Report • 14 oct. 21h52

Manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star will bat sixth in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series as Los Angeles trails the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0.

Why Shohei Ohtani is struggling in 2026 playoffs

MLB.com • 14 oct. 09h48

Shohei Ohtani is slated to start Game 3 despite a .150 batting line in the postseason and lingering injuries, prompting the Dodgers to assess his health and timing issues.

Shohei Ohtani, Dave Roberts project confidence ahead of NLCS Game 3, even as injuries continue to stymie Dodgers superstar

Yahoo Sports • 14 oct. 01h35

Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani feels ready to start in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, while the player acknowledged lingering symptoms but focused on swing adjustments.

Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 NLCS lineup, Roberts says

ESPN • 14 oct. 00h04

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Would the Dodgers actually bench Shohei Ohtani? Struggling superstar faces questions amid 2-0 NLCS hole

CBS Sports • 13 oct. 14h50

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said he will discuss Ohtani's role with the player after the team fell behind 2-0 in the National League Championship Series.

Dodgers will have 'conversation' about benching Shohei Ohtani as star's struggles continue this postseason

Yahoo Sports • 13 oct. 12h38

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said he will discuss Ohtani's role with the player after the star's limited production in the first two games of the National League Championship Series.

Shohei Ohtani Benching Considered amid MLB Playoff Struggles & Injury, Dodgers' Dave Roberts Says

Bleacher Report • 13 oct. 11h51

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said he will discuss Ohtani's health and role with the player after the Dodgers fell behind 2-0 to Milwaukee in the National League Championship Series.

Dodgers To Consider Benching Ohtani In Game 3

MLB Trade Rumors • 13 oct. 03h16

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts is considering removing Shohei Ohtani from the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS as the player struggles with injuries and reduced performance.