Shohei Ohtani's health and possible lockout loom over uncertain offseason for Dodgers

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Beth Harris - The Associated Press, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

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After their earliest postseason exit in three years, the Los Angeles Dodgers head into the offseason facing uncertainty over next year. Shohei Ohtani was dogged by injuries to his left knee and right biceps over the second half and into the playoffs that rendered him ineffective at the plate. The...

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