{
  "id": 9888962,
  "title": "Dodgers manager Roberts expects Ohtani to get the at-bats he needs for playoffs by season’s end",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/dodgers-manager-roberts-expects-ohtani-to-get-the-at-bats-he-needs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:20:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/25/dodgers-manager-roberts-expects-ohtani-to-get-the-at-bats-he-needs-for-playoffs-by-seasons-end"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes that Shohei Ohtani, despite not needing to achieve high numbers in October, will be successful for the playoffs. Ohtani doesn't require daily check-ins, as Roberts trusts him to manage his workload effectively. The manager is satisfied with Ohtani's recent return from a 13-game injury stint and his performance thus far. With five days off during the wild-card rounds, Ohtani will have ample rest to prepare for the first-round playoff opponent. The manager is confident that Ohtani, who is a four-time MVP, will take good at-bats and perform well in the postseason.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Manager Dave Roberts expects Ohtani to get at-bats for playoffs.",
    "Ohtani doesn't need daily check-ins, trusts workload management.",
    "Five-day rest during wild-card rounds for playoff preparation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dodgers' manager having confidence in Shohei Ohtani's ability to manage his workload and perform well in the postseason suggests the team is well-positioned to capitalize on his experience in the playoffs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}