Ohtani’s injuries lingering into postseason, and even he can’t pinpoint what’s behind them

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar, is still uncertain about the extent of his right biceps, left knee and neck injuries that led to him being sidelined after the All-Star break and placed on the injured list for the first time. Ohtani, who came off the injured list with just five games remaining in the regular season, has been feeling better since his return, but manager Dave Roberts is unsure of what Ohtani can deliver in the postseason.

The Dodgers are counting on Ohtani to help them win their third consecutive World Series championship, starting with Game 1 against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Walt Weiss of the Braves is concerned about starting ace Chris Sale, who has been dealing with a heavy workload already. The intense heat in Los Angeles, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the game, is also a factor for the pitchers.