Dodgers consider benching Shohei Ohtani amid NLCS struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are contemplating benching Shohei Ohtani following his continued struggles in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. In Game 2, Ohtani went 0-for-4, leaving his postseason batting average at.150. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned the need for a conversation with Ohtani about what is best for both him and the team. With the Dodgers trailing 2-0 in the series, they may look to rookie Josue De Paula for a much-needed offensive spark as they seek to turn their fortunes around.
- •Ohtani is batting.150 in the postseason with a recent slump.
- •Roberts plans to discuss Ohtani's role with him soon.
- •Josue De Paula is a potential replacement for Ohtani.
- •The Dodgers remain down 2-0 in the NLCS against the Brewers.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' decision to bench Shohei Ohtani is a no-brainer | Opinion
"It's time for the Dodgers to put an end to Shohei Ohtani's painful slump for them to have a chance to rally past the Brewers in the NLCS.
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