Shohei Ohtani discusses managing injuries ahead of playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Shohei Ohtani addressed reporters on October 2, ahead of Game 1 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. He is still assessing the root causes of his knee, biceps, and neck issues as he prepares for playoff action. Ohtani noted that he had not pitched since July 3 due to these injuries and expressed hope that he could manage his condition during the postseason. The Dodgers placed him on the injured list in September, but he has returned to the lineup for the final games of the regular season, where he recorded five hits in 21 at-bats.
- •Ohtani plans to address injuries more thoroughly in the offseason.
- •He has been managing knee, biceps, and neck issues this season.
- •Ohtani has not pitched since early July due to his knee condition.
- •He scored five hits in 21 at-bats after returning from the injured list.
- •21-year-old Josue De Paula could replace Ohtani if necessary.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani says he's still figuring out 'root cause' of knee, biceps and neck issues, will manage them during playoffs
"But other than that, the Dodgers star is doing fine.
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