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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras catches the ball during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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Shohei Ohtani needs offseason rest, not surgery, for knee and biceps injuries that led to his worst offensive numbers since he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman says the injuries were like a game of whack-a-mole, with issues calming and then getting irritated again. Ohtani and the Dodgers are excited about his return to two-way duties next season. Ohtani didn't pitch after July 3 due to injuries that also affected his hitting. How to manage his two-way workload for a potential full season in 2027 has yet to be discussed.
