Ohtani ‘feeling great physically,’ will continue to hit during bye week ahead of NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers are confident Shohei Ohtani will be in peak form for the National League Division Series following their bye week. General manager Brandon Gomes confirmed Ohtani is feeling great physically after returning from the injured list for the final five regular-season games. Manager Dave Roberts plans for Ohtani to take live at-bats and face the Trajekt pitching simulator before Game 1 on Saturday.

Ohtani missed time on the 15-day injured list due to right biceps and left knee issues, struggling through a slump before his absence. Despite playing through injury, Ohtani concluded the regular season with a .275 batting average, an .889 OPS, and a team-leading 30 home runs. Roberts believes a healthier Ohtani will offer improved offensive production in the postseason.