Ohtani admits he will manage knee and biceps injuries throughout Dodgers' playoff run

Shohei Ohtani has confirmed he will not be fully fit during the Dodgers' postseason campaign, acknowledging that injuries to his left knee and right biceps are problems he will simply have to manage as the playoffs unfold.

The ailments hampered the Japanese star throughout the summer, and he made clear there is no expectation that either issue will be fully resolved before postseason play concludes. Ohtani described the situation as something he is "just going to have to manage" going forward.

Despite the physical setbacks, Ohtani remains central to Los Angeles's postseason hopes. How effectively he copes with the twin complaints is likely to be a significant factor in determining how far the Dodgers advance.