Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said at the Winter Meetings that Shohei Ohtani will be used as a traditional starting pitcher next season.

Fantasy Impact

Ohtani was limited heavily as a starter for most of this past season. He enters this offseason fully healthy and not rehabbing an injury. He is also expected to play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Fantasy Impact

Ohtani helped lead Japan to the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship, striking out Mike Trout for the final out. He made the announcement official on his Instagram.

Shohei Ohtani told reporters he would prepare to be available to pitch in relief in the remaining games of the World Series.

Fantasy Impact

Ohtani allowed four runs over six innings in a loss in Game 4 on Tuesday. The series with the Blue Jays is now tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani went 3-for-5 in the win over the Mariners with one home run, one double, two runs scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact

After Sunday's win, Ohtani concluded the season with a .280 batting average, 171 hits, 102 RBI, and 55 home runs in 158 games.

Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

The expectation remains that Ohtani will start Game 1 of the Wild Card series this upcoming week for the Dodgers.