Dodgers Eye Shohei Ohtani for Playoff Bullpen Role; Outfield Stint Ruled Out

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed discussions about utilizing Shohei Ohtani as a reliever in the upcoming playoffs. This potential bullpen role comes despite Ohtani expressing his willingness to play in the outfield on Tuesday, a possibility Roberts definitively ruled out. The Dodgers are exploring all options to maximize Ohtani's impact in the postseason, focusing his pitching contributions on a relief capacity rather than a defensive outfield role, despite his stated readiness to play there.