{
  "id": 11568935,
  "title": "Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani shares injury update ahead of NLDS vs. Braves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-shares-injury-update-ahead-of-nlds-vs-braves",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T00:59:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-shares-injury-005935133.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers' star player Shohei Ohtani recently shared an update on his injuries as the team prepares for the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. Ohtani had struggled at the plate after returning from injury late in the season, but he remains one of the best players in baseball and the Dodgers are optimistic about having him available for the playoffs. On Friday, Ohtani provided an update through interpreter Will Ireton, stating that he had a productive bye week, but he will continue to monitor both arm and knee injuries from the second half of the season. As of now, Ohtani will have to manage these issues. Despite limited playing time in the latter part of the season, the 32-year-old still made 14 starts on the mound and appeared in 135 games overall. Although Ohtani likely won't win the NL MVP this season, as Pete Crow-Armstrong is expected to take the award, his performance was still impressive. Ohtani's primary focus now is to help the Dodgers win their third consecutive World Series, as they are widely considered the best team in the sport. The focus remains on monitoring and providing updates on Ohtani's injury status as they become available.",
  "summary": "Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani dealt with injury concerns toward the end of the regular season. Ohtani struggled at the plate after returning from injury late in the season, but he’s still one of the best players in the sport and the Dodgers are looking forward to having him available for the MLB playoffs. Ohtani provided an injury update […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani shares injury…",
  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani updates injuries ahead of NLDS vs. Braves",
    "Ohtani had productive bye week, monitoring arm and knee issues",
    "Dodgers aim for third consecutive World Series title"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ohtani's injury update suggests he will have to manage his arm and knee issues during the playoffs, but the Dodgers remain optimistic about his availability and contribution to their World Series bid.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}