Ohtani's Postseason Injury Risk

Los Angeles Dodgers face difficult choices regarding Shohei Ohtani's worsening postseason injuries.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a difficult choice if Shohei Ohtani's injuries worsen during the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers, who have been criticized for allowing Ohtoni to continue to pitch through knee and biceps injuries, could face a significant hurdle in their quest for a third consecutive World Series championship. If they decide to rest Ohtanian, they could either put him on the injured list or leave him out of the next series. If the injury occurs during a postseason series, a player put on the list would not play again until the World Series. Ohtania has not hit a home run since August 18 and has struck out in 41% of his at-bats.

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