Ohtani insists he can play with Dodgers season on line

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Shohei Ohtani insists he can play, and the Dodgers’ season hinges on whether he’s right. Read for free: https://t.co/0Y Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: The Athletic ties Shohei Ohtani's availability to the Los Angeles Dodgers' season. The Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 2-0. The game has not started yet.

Why it matters: Los Angeles Dodgers plans turn on who can take the field. Ohtani's stance centers the next lineup call.

What to watch: The starting lineup at first pitch shows whether his insistence holds.

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@TheAthletic 2026-10-14T10:57:32.537162+00:00

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