Shohei Ohtani will stay in Dodgers' lineup. He's convinced he's close to finding MVP form.
Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS. He believes he's close to finding his MVP form.
Los Angeles — In a passionate conversation with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday, Shohei Ohtani expressed his conviction that he is nearing MVP form despite playing with a sore knee and inflamed biceps. Roberts listened and believed Ohtani, resulting in the ace returning to the lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday.
Ohtani acknowledged his mechanical issues and admitted he takes full responsibility for his subpar performance since August. The Dodgers are currently down 2-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers, and Ohtani's return could be pivotal for the team's dynasty ambitions.
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