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‘Wasn’t The Same Guy This Season’: Dodgers Told to Make Urgent Shohei Ohtani Call After Loss to Brewers

Shohei Ohtani was shouting as he rounded the bases after his three-run home run in NLCS Game 4 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a much-needed boost, helping the team secure a 4-0 lead.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:31 AM
‘Wasn’t The Same Guy This Season’: Dodgers Told to Make Urgent Shohei Ohtani Call After Loss to Brewers
Key Things to Know
  • Analyst Fabian Ardaya urges the Dodgers to re-evaluate Shohei Ohtani's two-way workload following his difficult season.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, finishing the series with a 6-4 Game 4 victory.
  • Ohtani was shut down from pitching in July following knee, neck, and bicep issues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

MLB analyst Fabian Ardaya stated that the Los Angeles Dodgers must re-evaluate their two-way plans for Shohei Ohtani following the team's NLCS sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ardaya argued that Ohtani struggled and was not the same player this season, suggesting the Dodgers reconsider how they manage his pitching and hitting workload.

The Brewers defeated the Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 to eliminate Los Angeles. Ohtani dealt with knee inflammation, neck, and bicep issues before being shut down from pitching in July. The Dodgers and Ohtani will evaluate whether he needs surgery during the offseason.

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