Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani said he will enter the postseason playing at less than full health, acknowledging that lingering issues with his left knee and right biceps will need to be “managed” during the playoffs.
The two ailments have troubled Ohtani throughout the summer, limiting his ability to perform at his usual level and prompting ongoing treatment and monitoring by the Dodgers’ medical staff.
“I’ve got a left knee and a right bicep that have been bothering me all summer, and it’s something I’m just going to have to manage,” Ohtani said.
Ohtani’s comments come as the Dodgers prepare for the upcoming postseason, a period when teams often adjust player workloads to preserve health while remaining competitive.
While the star’s exact condition will be evaluated on a game‑by‑game basis, the Dodgers will likely balance his playing time with the need to keep him available for critical moments.
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how Ohtani’s management of these injuries impacts the Dodgers’ chances in the playoff series.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
