Dodgers Manager Considers Shohei Ohtani for World Series Game 7 Start
Shohei Ohtani could start Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers advanced to the decisive game by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in a tense Game 6.
Pitching Plans Remain Flexible
Roberts confirmed that all players will be available except for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. While the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to start Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and former Dodger, the Dodgers' pitching strategy is still uncertain but will involve Ohtani.
Roberts said he is open to various roles for Ohtani in Game 7, including using him as an opener or placing him in the outfield.
“I think right now, there’s no wrong answer. He’s certainly going to be a part of the pitching plan. With Shohei it could be two innings, but it could be four innings. So I’m not sure where we’re going to slot him. We’re going to have to talk to him first on where he feels most comfortable.”
Other Player Notes
- Tyler Glasnow might pitch on back-to-back days.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto is not expected to pitch in Game 7.
“Everyone will be available,” Roberts said.
Game 6 Recap
The Dodgers held off the Blue Jays in a dramatic ninth inning to extend the series to a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night.
Photo: Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith during the eighth inning of Game 6 against the Toronto Blue Jays (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Author’s summary: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts plans to incorporate Shohei Ohtani in Game 7 pitching, keeping options open as the decisive World Series game approaches.
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