The Dodgers plan to use Shohei Ohtani as a starting pitcher in the playoffs, though scenarios for him to pitch from the bullpen remain open, according to president Andrew Friedman. Ohtani, returning from Tommy John surgery with a 3.75 ERA, may be limited to pitching past the fifth inning, and logistical challenges regarding his two-way status complicate potential relief appearances.
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Will Shohei Ohtani boost the bullpen in the playoffs? Dodgers weigh complex options
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