Ohtani Could Be Used as an Opener or Even as an Outfielder in Game 7

Dave Roberts Lays Out Dodgers' Wide-Open Plan for Shohei Ohtani in Potential Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts laid out his team’s wide-open plan for the potential of Shohei Ohtani pitching and playing the field as they face elimination.

Ohtani could be used as an opener or even as an outfielder in Game 7

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or outfielder in Game 7 if the World Series against Toronto goes the distance.

Is Shohei Ohtani going to play outfield in the World Series? Dodgers open to idea

Shohei Ohtani made his World Series pitching debut in Game 4, which he deemed a regrettable outing due to falling short of a personal goal to complete seven innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ohtani’s final line saw him charged for four earned runs, with two of those coming across after Anthony Banda inherited some traffic in the seventh inning. Following the Dodgers’ loss, Ohtani expressed a willingness, if not desire, to be pitch again bef…

Dodgers Weigh Possible Game 7 Roles for Shohei Ohtani in World Series Finale

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be preparing to unleash Shohei Ohtani in an unconventional way if the World Series goes the distance. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters Thursday that he’s willing to explore creative ways to deploy the two-way superstar — including using him as an opener or even as an outfielder — should the series reach a decisive Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ohtani threw 93 pitches during Wednesday’s 6-2 Game 4 loss, le…

Outfielder? Opener? Shohei Ohtani's Game 7 Role is Wide Open

If the Dodgers can force a Game 7, Dave Roberts might use Shohei Ohtani in unconventional ways.

Shohei Ohtani could be used as opener or outfielder for potential Game 7

TORONTO — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or even as an outfielder in Game 7 if Los Angeles forces the World Series against Toronto to the limit. The two-way star threw 93 pitches in Wednesday’s 6-2 loss in Game 4 and could be available as a reliever this weekend in Toronto. However, if Ohtani entered as a reliever after starting the game as a designated hitter, the Dodgers would lose their DH. He can …