Dodgers consider benching Shohei Ohtani in shock move as they cling on to World Series hopes

With his season as a pitcher already over due to issues with his left knee and right biceps, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could be relegated to the dugout when the National League Championship Series resumes Wednesday. The Dodgers now trail the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after falling 7-4 on Monday. Afterwards, LA manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Ohtani's struggles at the plate, which he seemed to blame on the 32-year-old's mounting injuries. 'Yeah, I mean, obviously it hasn't been good,' manager Dave Roberts told The Athletic on Monday. 'He doesn't feel great.