- Ohtani has been repeatedly held out with knee and bicep/arm trouble, and the Dodgers are now weighing whether to finally place him on the IL before the postseason.
- He’s effectively been downgraded to hitter-only — he hasn’t pitched since July — making a mound return this year unlikely.
- His offense has slumped since resuming throwing, so with October approaching his availability and impact in the playoffs are uncertain.
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