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Dodgers Have Discussed Shohei Ohtani Pitching as Reliever in Postseason, Says Mark Prior

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is having a phenomenal year at the plate and is looking more like the 2025 National League MVP by the day.

In addition to his quest for a third consecutive MVP honor (and fourth overall), Ohtani is still in the process of fully ramping up as a pitcher as well, tossing 27.1 innings so far to the tune of a 4.61 ERA.

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior spoke to sportscasting legend Dan Patrick about the idea of having Ohtani pitch out of the bullpen at some point in October.