MLB Contenders 'Upset' With Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani Going Into Postseason
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the postseason with a special rule advantage because of Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is listed as a designated hitter, allowing the Dodgers to have an extra pitcher on their roster compared to other teams, which has led to concerns from competing teams.Key Facts
- The Dodgers are in the postseason and aiming for another championship.
- Shohei Ohtani can pitch and hit, giving the Dodgers more roster flexibility.
- Ohtani is listed as a designated hitter, so he doesn't count toward the maximum number of pitchers allowed.
- Teams can have up to 13 pitchers on their 26-player postseason roster.
- Ohtani can pitch as a starter or a reliever and still remain as a designated hitter.
- Some teams are unhappy with the Dodgers' advantage of having an extra pitcher.
- Ohtani has a 3.29 ERA in 13 starts this year.
- Ohtani's role for the Dodgers in the postseason is still being decided.
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