Ohtani injury clouds Dodgers' uncertain offseason ahead

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

The Los Angeles Dodgers face an uncertain offseason after their earliest postseason exit in three years. Milwaukee's sweep of the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series was completed on Thursday, ending Los Angeles' playoff run.

Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar, was troubled by injuries to his left knee and right biceps during the second half of the season and into the playoffs. These injuries rendered him ineffective at the plate and he did not pitch after the All-Star break. Ohtani acknowledged that offseason surgery is possible following Thursday's loss, though whether he will actually need it remains to be seen.

A potential MLB lockout presents another complication for the Dodgers' plans. The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on 1 December. Team owners have proposed a salary cap, which the sport has never had, but the players' union has adamantly rejected the idea. If a work stoppage occurs, the Dodgers would be cut off from communicating with Ohtani, meaning he would have to rehab from his injuries or any surgery on his own. Ohtani said he plans to resume pitching next year, when he will turn 33 in July; he has already had two Tommy John surgeries.

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Shohei Ohtani's health and a possible lockout loom over an uncertain offseason for the DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers face uncertainty after their earliest postseason exit in three years.Clickorlando · 16 Oct, 23:04
Shohei Ohtani's health and a possible lockout loom over an uncertain offseason for the DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers face uncertainty after their earliest postseason exit in three years.News4Jax · 16 Oct, 23:04

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