What Dodgers should read into Shohei Ohtani's remarks on two-way role
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani expressed his strong desire to continue as a two-way player next season, emphasizing his disappointment at not pitching in the recent postseason due to injuries.
- Ohtani's comments revealed uncertainty about how he will manage his health, with questions about potential offseason surgery and load management left unanswered.
- The Dodgers face a critical challenge in balancing Ohtani's dual roles to keep him healthy and effective, possibly by adjusting his pitching schedule or workload during the season.
- Ohtani's approach is driven by ambition rather than practicality, presenting the Dodgers with an opportunity to influence his training and playing strategy to maximize his impact.
- The team must partner with Ohtani to develop a sustainable plan that enables him to contribute as both a pitcher and hitter, aiming for a stronger postseason performance next year.
