Shohei Ohtani’s mound absence has contributed to Dodgers’ bullpen problems

Shohei Ohtani's absence has forced the Dodgers to choose between carrying a sixth starting pitcher or an eighth reliever -- and it's created problems.

Dodgers' Ohtani throws bullpen session in big step toward return  ESPN

“Obviously continuing to build up volume and intensity, and all of these things are positive,” Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been struggling a bit lately as a team in August, but there's still no real reason to panic about how good the team is.But getting back to full strength would certainly help dissuade any concerns about the postseason. The main issue for the Dodgers right now is when, if at all, Shohei Ohtan

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ‘Escape Clause’ Resurfaces After Shocking Lakers Sale  Forbes

Shohei Ohtani could leave the Dodgers if Mark Walter sells them, just as he did with the Lakers  MARCA

Mark Walter's federal investigation for alleged loan fraud fuels speculation about whether the Los Angeles Dodgers could be sold after the Lakers deal.

The Dodgers star has a "key man" clause in his contract that allows him to leave the team if the club chairman or president of baseball operations exit the organization.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani allowed to opt out of contract if team is sold  USA Today

Walter is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a reported $12.5 billion

LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4 with an RBI and scored the decisive run as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5