{"id":94722,"date":"2025-09-18T07:48:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=94722"},"modified":"2025-09-18T07:49:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:49:00","slug":"dodgers-dave-roberts-warns-unprecedented-shohei-ohtani-move-could-seriously-complicate-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=94722","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8 OHTANI ALERT: Dodgers\u2019 Dave Roberts warns that an unprecedented move by Shohei Ohtani could shake up the playoffs like never before! Fans are exploding on social media, analysts are scrambling to predict the fallout, and rival teams are sweating bullets. Every pitch, every swing, every decision is under intense scrutiny as the stakes skyrocket. Could Ohtani\u2019s move rewrite the playoff landscape and leave the Dodgers scrambling to adapt?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"article-body\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dodgers-news-Dave-Roberts-drops-Shohei-Ohtani-truth-bomb-Doesnt-seem-human.jpg\" alt=\"Dodgers' Dave Roberts drops Shohei Ohtani truth bomb: 'Doesn't seem human'\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for another postseason run \u2014 but this time, they have the opportunity to win back-to-back World Series championships. With October baseball approaching and every option on the table, the Dodgers have briefly considered a surprising move: shifting Shohei Ohtani to the bullpen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDodgers pitching coach Mark Prior seemed bullish on the idea during his interview on the Dan Patrick Show this week, saying he could \u2018absolutely\u2019 see a scenario in which Ohtani pitches out of the bullpen during the postseason \u2013 but it would have to be a scenario in which he would be recording the final outs of the game,\u201d Dodgers Way\u2019s Emma Lingan wrote.<\/p>\n<p>This week, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the idea has indeed been discussed among the coaching staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know that we are going to be talking about it,&#8221; Roberts said. &#8220;I think the one thing you can say, though, is that we use him once every seven days, eight days, nine days &#8212; [11] days in between his last start &#8212; so to think that now it&#8217;s feasible for a guy that&#8217;s just coming off what he&#8217;s done last year, or didn&#8217;t do last year, to then now put him in a role that&#8217;s very, very unique &#8212; because he&#8217;s a very methodical, disciplined, routine-driven person. The pen is the complete opposite, right? You potentially could be taking on risk, and we&#8217;ve come this far, certainly with the kid gloves and managing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A potential move to the bullpen would be a major shift for Ohtani \u2014 especially during the most critical stretch of the season. He is known for his discipline and strict routines, and there is virtually no routine in bullpen work.<\/p>\n<p>If Ohtani does end up pitching in relief, there\u2019s a significant caveat. While there&#8217;s no doubt he has the talent to succeed in any role \u2014 after all, he\u2019s widely regarded as the best player in baseball \u2014 making a sudden switch under postseason pressure could be a mental and physical challenge, even for someone of his caliber.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dodgers are in the process of a potential game changing Shohei Ohtani decision. 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