Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury persists, raising red flags about the Dodgers’ championship aspirations.
As the MLB season progresses, the Dodgers’ ambition for a third consecutive World Series title might run into an unexpected hurdle—Ohtani’s unyielding knee issue.
This conundrum is the focal point of discussion for California Post baseball analysts Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris in their recent Dodgers Post podcast episode. The dialogue follows Sunday’s announcement that the two-way star will be sidelined indefinitely, with his comeback to the mound uncertain due to ongoing knee troubles.
In the latest podcast, the duo delves into the weekend’s developments, where Ohtani was again withheld from a planned start after undergoing a knee injection during the All-Star break. Their conversation explores the implications of his injury for the remainder of the season. They contemplate whether the Dodgers should rely on Ohtani returning to his dual-role duties this year or if they should reconsider their strategies at the trade deadline, possibly scouting for another pitcher to reinforce their lineup.
Later, the pair break down the rest of the Dodgers’ weekend series win over the Yankees, including Roki Sasaki’s breakthrough start (which was highlighted by a fastball that averaged over 100 mph), Will Smith’s continued absence (which could also give the Dodgers a need to address at the trade deadline) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Cy Young chances (after his complete game at Yankee Stadium).
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Finally, they engage in serious debate about whether New York is the best road city in MLB, take audience questions and comments, and finish as always with predictions and trivia (where Jack’s scores continued to reach unthinkable depths).
All that and more on the latest episode of Dodgers Post. Subscribe on YouTube or follow along on Apple and Spotify.