Dodgers consider benching Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 in playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's struggles continue as the Dodgers face a 2-0 deficit against the Brewers in the playoffs. Ohtani has not hit a home run since August, with injuries potentially affecting his performance. Manager Dave Roberts stated he will discuss Ohtani's status with him ahead of Game 3. Rookie Josue De Paula is a candidate to replace Ohtani as designated hitter if he is benched.
- •Ohtani hasn't hit a home run since August
- •Dodgers are down 2-0 to the Brewers
- •Ohtani is dealing with knee and biceps injuries
- •Roberts plans to talk with Ohtani before Game 3
- •Josue De Paula could replace Ohtani in lineup
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Will struggling Shohei Ohtani really get benched by Dodgers in Game 3?
"Shohei Ohtani has been struggling a ton for the Dodgers in the MLB playoffs. Would Los Angeles really bench him?
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