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Letters to Sports: Debating Shohei Ohtani’s two-way workload

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers and Bill Plaschke’s commentary, the Rams, Chargers, Lakers and more.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Letters to Sports: Debating Shohei Ohtani’s two-way workload
Key Things to Know
  • Readers debated Shohei Ohtani's two-way workload following Bill Plaschke's columns suggesting changes to his role with the Dodgers.
  • Multiple contributors criticized proposals to trade Ohtani or restrict his two-way duties.
  • Letters criticized Rams coach Sean McVay, general manager Les Snead, and the Chargers' offensive performance.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Times readers responded to columnist Bill Plaschke's arguments concerning Shohei Ohtani's role as a two-way player with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Several letter writers criticized Plaschke's suggestions that the Dodgers should force Ohtani to stop pitching or trade him, while another contributor suggested limiting Ohtani's role to pitching and part-time hitting.

Beyond Ohtani, correspondents debated several local sports topics, criticizing Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead following a struggling season. Letters also focused on offensive struggles with the Los Angeles Chargers, ownership matters concerning the Lakers, and the Los Angeles Angels firing manager Kurt Suzuki.

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