Will Shohei Ohtani Be Back In Time For Dodgers Postseason Run?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are pushing for a three-peat, but Shohei Ohtani's injuries have been a hindrance. Ohtani is dealing with knee and biceps injuries that have effectively ended his season as a pitcher. However, his offense has suffered since he began a throwing progression to return to the mound. The team has given him days off and essentially shut him down from throwing.

Despite keeping him out of the lineup for six of the last seven games, the Dodgers announced Ohtani would be placed on the injured list. As a two-way player, he must be on the 15-day injured list, with the earliest return date set for September 23. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is confident Ohtani will be ready for the playoffs, stating that if the season were over, Ohtani would be in the lineup.

The wild card round begins on September 29, so Ohtani should still have time to play games and batters up if the Dodgers desire. Although the exact nature of his return remains unclear, Ohtani's postseason status does not seem jeopardized.