Brief
Shohei Ohtani’s lingering injuries cloud Dodgers’ postseason hopes
The two‑way star remains uncertain about the cause of his ailments ahead of the Dodgers’ opening game against Atlanta.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Los Angeles (AP) – Shohei Ohtani entered the postseason still unsure of the cause of injuries to his right biceps, left knee and neck, which kept him off the mound after the All‑Star break and landed him on the injured list for the first time with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What happened
Ohtani missed the final stretch of the regular season after being placed on the injured list following the All‑Star break. He returned for the last five games, posting a 5‑for‑21 line with eight strikeouts, a walk and a double, before the Dodgers began the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
What the reports add
The Associated Press quoted Ohtani speaking through a translator, saying he has not been able to pinpoint the root cause of his ailments and expects to address them in the offseason. He described the situation as something he must simply manage for now.
What was said
"I haven’t been able to get a good grasp of the root cause of all this, so I think that process is going to happen during the offseason when I’m going have a little bit more time to be able to address it," Ohtani told reporters, as reported by the AP.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added, "I know that once the lights turn on, the postseason starts, the focus will be heightened. I expect good things. I really do. We just haven’t seen it enough for me to forecast it."
How it came about
Ohtani’s injuries have been a recurring storyline this season. Earlier coverage by Felo News detailed the Dodgers’ decision to activate him for the final regular‑season games despite lingering concerns, describing the plan as risky. The current report shows those concerns persisting into the playoffs, with Ohtani still unable to determine the underlying issue.
Key facts
- Shohei Ohtani entered the postseason with unresolved injuries to his right biceps, left knee and neck. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- He returned for the final five regular‑season games, going 5 for 21 with eight strikeouts, a walk and a double. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Ohtani said he will try to identify the cause of his injuries during the offseason. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism but could not forecast Ohtani’s postseason performance. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Ohtani's injuries lingering into postseason, and even he can't pinpoint what's behind them”
