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Stephen A. Smith says whether the Dodgers should consider benching Shohei Ohtani for Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in postseason action on Wednesday night but there have been doubts over whether or not Shohei Ohtani will feature. Ohtani has reportedly been playing through an injury, with suggestions of left knee and right…

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Stephen A. Smith argues the Dodgers cannot bench Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 despite his injuries.
Smith pointed to Ohtani's $700 million contract as the primary reason he must play.
Ohtani has reportedly been playing through pain in his left knee and right biceps.

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Stephen A. Smith stated on First Take that the Los Angeles Dodgers should not bench Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 despite injury concerns. Smith argued that Ohtani must play given his massive $700 million contract, insisting the team cannot sit a player being paid that much.

Ohtani has reportedly been dealing with left knee and right biceps pain. The Dodgers currently trail the Milwaukee Brewers 0-2 in their seven-game postseason series following 2-1 and 7-4 defeats.

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