Shohei Ohtani Prepares for Full Two-Way Role in 2027 Amid Health Risks

Los Angeles Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes indicated Shohei Ohtani will be allowed a normal offseason and input on his workload as he aims to remain a full-time two-way player in 2027. Ohtani battled knee and arm injuries in 2026, which limited his pitching availability and reduced his postseason offense to a .192 average. The Dodgers plan to consult Ohtani to set up a system that keeps him healthy through October.