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Dodgers AMA: Ohtani Health and NLCS Roster
Dodgers reporter Sonja Chen answers fan questions about Ohtani's postseason readiness, Miguel Rojas' status, and NLCS roster decisions.
In brief
Dodgers reporter Sonja Chen answers fan questions about Ohtani's postseason readiness, Miguel Rojas' status, and NLCS roster decisions. Ohtani remains healthy but struggles with swing decisions; Rojas may rest in NLCS but Dodgers consider adding a 13th pitcher. Originally reported by Mlb.
Ohtani's Postseason Readiness
Ohtani is considered healthy enough to play in the postseason despite recent swing struggles.
“Ohtani is considered healthy enough to keep playing, and all indications are that the Dodgers will continue to play him, even as he scuffles”
Ohtani's Swing Concerns
His at-bat quality and swing decisions are more of a concern than his health for postseason success.
“I think at this point, his at-bat quality and swing decisions are more of a concern for the team than his health”
NLCS Game Schedule
NLCS Game 1: Sunday, 8 p.m. ET, 7 CT, 5 PT on FOX/FOX Deportes/FOX One.
“NLCS Game 1: Sunday, 8 p.m. ET, 7 CT, 5 PT on FOX/FOX Deportes/FOX One”
Miguel Rojas' Status
Rojas feels sore but optimistic about NLCS availability despite potential rest in first games.
“Following Game 4 of the NLDS, Rojas was still feeling a fair amount of soreness and discomfort”
Rojas' Replacement Questions
Dodgers may add a 13th pitcher if Rojas rests, affecting bench depth and infield coverage.
“I would not be surprised if the Dodgers add a 13th pitcher for the NLCS, which means that Hyeseong Kim or Josue De Paula could be the odd man out on the bench”
Team Captain Status
Freeman is a leader but Dodgers have no official captain with a jersey designation.
“The Dodgers have no official captain in the 'C on the jersey' sense, but when it comes to leaders on the team, Freeman is certainly one of them”
Rally Team Role
Inactive players like Benny Biceps help maintain dugout energy during postseason.
“Ben Rortvedt is part of what Rojas described as the 'rally team' the other day”
In short
Ohtani remains healthy but struggles with swing decisions; Rojas may rest in NLCS but Dodgers consider adding a 13th pitcher.
