Shohei Ohtani has new pitching outlook as Dodgers change plans

When the postseason starts, Shohei Ohtani could be more than an opener. He could be a full-fledged starting pitcher. “In theory, yes,” manager Dave Roberts said. Imagine: Ohtani pitching for the Dodgers in the World Series.  Only this time, he wins.  Only this time, he has a signature Fall Classic moment on the mound.

As Dodgers welcome at least one — possibly two — starters back to their rotation, a veteran with a 3.76 ERA moves to the bullpen.

The Dodgers do not have a scheduled starter for Sunday’s series finale against the Tigers. Ohtani is the mix, per sources.

Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of knee inflammation and then a bicep issue

The Dodgers plan to slowly work Ohtani back, pitching one inning in his first few starts in hopes of having him ready to throw six innings by the postseason.

Deferred contracts have existed in MLB for decades, with dozens of players across the league currently using them, not just the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The former 'To Catch a Predator' host said he went to the studio's offices for a private screening of the Robert Pattinson-led film but left without seeing it.

Roki Sasaki has been on fire since major change - and it has nothing to do with Tarik Skubal or Shohei Ohtani  MARCA

Questions have been raised about what Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani wants to do if the Los Angeles Dodgers decide to change things up in the ownership group. Questions have been raised about that happening, though the latest report suggests that no matter who runs the Dodgers, Ohtani still wants to be in