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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani plays injured in NLCS against Brewers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:27 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani plays injured in NLCS against Brewers

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 NLCS, starting Sunday night with Shohei Ohtani in the lineup. However, Ohtani has struggled due to a series of injuries throughout the season, including issues with his left knee and right biceps. He has not pitched since early July, impacting his performance as he attempts to play through discomfort. Ohtani had a challenging postseason start, hitting 2-for-13 in four NLDS games, and has not hit a home run since August 18.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani has multiple injuries but remains in the lineup.
•He has not pitched since early July due to injury concerns.
•Ohtani is 2-for-13 in the recent NLDS series.
•Since mid-August, he has not homered.
•The Dodgers seek a strong performance from him in the NLCS.

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2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Is Shohei Ohtani Hurt? What Injuries Dodgers Superstar Is Dealing With In NLCS

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning the 2026 NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday night. They’ll be doing it with Shohei Ohtani in the lineup, but probably paying at a decent chunk less than 100% due to a season filled with injuries. Ohtani has struggled in the playoffs, and it all seems to be […] The post Is Shohei Ohtani Hurt? What Injuries Dodgers Superstar Is Dealing With In NLCS appeared first on HEAVY.
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