Shohei Ohtani pitching in the postseason this year is not out of the question, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. While it may have seemed unlikely earlier in the season, Roberts believes there is a possibility for Ohtani to take the mound during the playoffs. He stated that it’s important to leave room for any possibility and if everything aligns, including Ohtani’s body and the game situation, it would be a great storybook moment.
However, Roberts also emphasized that it would be unfair to assume that Ohtani will definitely pitch in the postseason. The prospect of his return is significant for a team that has faced numerous pitching injuries throughout the season.
Ohtani recently threw off a mound for the first time since undergoing surgery on his right elbow in September. While team officials had previously stated that he would not pitch this year, there may now be a chance for him to do so.
Roberts confirmed that Ohtani is on board with continuing his rehab process and expressed confidence in his ability to potentially pitch in the postseason. He acknowledged that they will have to see how things play out but wouldn’t rule out Ohtani’s return as a pitcher.
while it remains uncertain whether Shohei Ohtani will pitch in this year’s postseason, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has left open the possibility and expressed optimism about his potential return.
