What happened: Los Angeles enters the offseason examining how it managed Shohei Ohtani's two-way workload during an injury-interrupted 2026. He missed pitching time after biceps tightness scratched a Saturday start and later dealt with lingering left knee discomfort while pitching.

Why it matters: The workload question shapes rotation depth and offseason roster planning with a long-term commitment on the books. How Los Angeles divides pitching and hitting duties will define its starter depth for 2027.

What to watch: Offseason pitching progression and spring training limits will set the 2027 plan.