Is Dave Roberts going to bench Shohei Ohtani in the NLCS?

Writer Dan Secatore discusses whether Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts might consider benching superstar Shohei Ohtani during the NLCS. Ohtani has struggled severely in the postseason, going 3-for-20 without an extra-base hit while playing through knee and biceps injuries. Roberts confirmed the team discussed removing Ohtani from the lineup, but decided to keep him in after Ohtani expressed strong confidence in recent mechanical adjustments to his swing.

Secatore argues that Roberts could soon face a legacy-defining decision if Ohtani's struggles continue and the Dodgers fall behind. Before his late-season injuries, Ohtani had posted a 2.87 ERA over 14 starts while hitting 18 home runs during the regular season.