Dave Roberts trusts Shohei Ohtani to be playoff ready
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Shohei Ohtani's ability to manage his workload effectively ahead of the playoffs. Ohtani has faced health challenges recently, but Roberts believes he will be ready for the postseason. The Dodgers are preparing for their playoff run as the regular season approaches its conclusion. Ohtani's performance will be crucial for the team's success as they aim for a deep postseason.
- •Roberts trusts Ohtani to handle his workload.
- •Ohtani is dealing with health concerns.
- •The Dodgers are close to the playoffs.
- •Ohtani's readiness is critical for the Dodgers' success.
- 3:33 AMESPN MLB — Roberts says he trusts Ohtani to be ready for playoffs
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers manager Roberts expects Ohtani to get the at-bats he needs for playoffs by season's end
"Shohei Ohtani doesn't need to put up huge numbers in October for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to be thrilled with his success following his latest injury absence. Having two two-way star healthy and in the Los Angeles lineup as the leadoff batter will be plenty — and Roberts plans to monitor Ohtani's workload to ensure that can happen. The defending World Series champions will have five days off during the wild-card rounds as they await their first-round playoff opponent, and that will allow Ohtani to prepare with baseball activities such as simulated at-bats while getting ample rest.
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he trusts Shohei Ohtani to manage his workload and be fully healthy for the start of the playoffs.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 26, 2026, 3:33 AMRoberts says he trusts Ohtani to be ready for playoffs
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he trusts Shohei Ohtani to manage his workload and be fully healthy for the start of the playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 2:18 AMDodgers manager Roberts expects Ohtani to get the at-bats he needs for playoffs by season's end
Shohei Ohtani doesn't need to put up huge numbers in October for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to be thrilled with his success following his latest injury absence. Having two two-way star healthy and in the Los Angeles lineup as the leadoff batter will be plenty — and Roberts plans to monitor Ohtani's workload to ensure that can happen. The defending World Series champions will have five days off during the wild-card rounds as they await their first-round playoff opponent, and that will allow Ohtani to prepare with baseball activities such as simulated at-bats while getting ample rest.
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