Dodgers to stick with out-of-form Ohtani
Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani has been in dire form after returning from multiple injuries this postseason, hitting just 3-for-20 in the playoffs.
In a recent report, it has been suggested that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts may be considering benching star player Shohei Ohtani in Game 3 of the postseason. The reason for such a decision could be Ohtani's ongoing health concerns, which include knee and biceps issues that have plagued him this season. With the Dodgers already down 2-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers, the prospect of benching Ohtani, who has been the team's primary designated hitter, is being discussed internally.
According to a team source, if the Dodgers opt to bench Ohtani, rookie Josue De Paula would be the most likely candidate to assume his role as designated hitter in the starting lineup. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently acknowledged Ohtani's lack of great feeling, stating that he will have a conversation with the player tomorrow to determine the best course of action for both of them.
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