4 days ago

Shohei Ohtani Could Do It All in Game 7, Says Dave Roberts

With Los Angeles facing elimination, Roberts said “everything is on the table” for Ohtani in Game 7 — “closer, an opener, playing the outfield.” After going 0-for-7 over Games 4–5 and allowing four runs in Game 4, versatility may matter: if he relieves, MLB rules mean he can’t return as DH, so he’d need to play outfield to keep hitting.