# 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.
- Title: Dodgers AMA: Ohtani Health and NLCS Roster · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Dodgers reporter Sonja Chen answers fan questions about Ohtani's postseason readiness, Miguel Rojas' status, and NLCS roster decisions. Ohtani remains…
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- Topics: shohei ohtani, miguel rojas, dodgers, nlcs, seattle, mlb, postseason, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ohtani remains healthy but struggles with swing decisions; Rojas may rest in NLCS but Dodgers consider adding a 13th pitcher.