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Shohei Ohtani MVP race & Dodgers postseason roster

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In early August, Ohtani’s two‑run homer against Boston pushed his career total to 133, tying him for fourth‑most in a three‑year span and keeping him at the center of the MVP conversation. The Dodgers continued to manage his knee and arm soreness with a day‑by‑day approach, while manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani could still pitch if his health permits. On August 7 MLB.com has released two projected postseason rosters – for the Los Angeles Dodgers: one assuming a fully healthy squad, the other squad and another for an immediate playoff start. Both scenarios maintain a 14‑man position player group and a 12‑man pitching staff. Shohei Ohtani appears is listed among four possible opening starters (alongside potential starting options, alongside Yuhei Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal Skubal, and Blake Snell) but Snell. Due to his exact role remains uncertain; uncertain health, the club Dodgers may use utilize him as in an opener "opener" or in a piggy‑back fashion after resuming his "piggy‑back" role as he resumes throwing drills this week. drills. The projections also flag indicate that the final lineup may be heavily influenced by the health of catcher Will Smith, Smith and pitcher Tyler Glasnow, and note Glasnow. Additionally, the omission of Triple-A prospect infielder Kim Hyeson from both scenarios. Together, the latest roster scenarios and Ohtani’s sustained power output underscore the Dodgers’ balancing act between maximizing his two‑way contributions has drawn criticism from Korean media. The team's bullpen composition also remains under consideration, with relievers such as Diego Días, Matt Scott, and safeguarding his health Nick Bicia identified as likely candidates. Ultimately, the Dodgers' postseason approaches. strategy depends on Ohtani's recovery, the availability of key starters, and the finalization of the pitching staff.

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  4. 2026-08-07 21:46 UTC Shohei Ohtani MVP race

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