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Oct 31, 2025

LA Dodgers"' Shohei Ohtani is now preparing for a three-stage transformation. With the Dodgers on the brink of losing 2 wins and 3 losses in the World Series, it is an option that can become a reality if it goes to Game 7.

MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League, said on the 31st (Korea time) "Can Otani play in the bullpen in Game 6?" and explored the possibility of taking the mound in relief. Ohtani played as a starting pitcher and designated hitter after entering the Major League, but he has never come out as an intermediate pitcher yet.AP Yonhap News

Los Angeles Dodgers 'Both pitching and hitting'Superstar Shohei Ohtani is now preparing for a three-stage transformation. With the Dodgers on the brink of losing 2 wins and 3 losses in the World Series, it is an option that can become a reality if it goes to Game 7.

MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League Baseball, said on the 31st (Korea time) 'Can Otani play in the bullpen in Game 6?' and explored the possibility of taking the mound in relief. Ohtani played as a starting pitcher and designated hitter after entering the Major League, but he has never come out as an intermediate pitcher yet.

MLB.COM is 'Juss is on the verge of elimination. All players will be mobilized for Game 6. Ohtani can also be used as a relief pitcher. However, he diagnosed that the fact that he is a combined pitching and hitting player makes his use somewhat complicated.

The Major League's combined pitching and hitting rules, also known as the `Otani Rule,' apply differently to starting pitchers and relievers. The starting pitcher can play as the designated hitter even after pitching. However, if a player who played as a designated hitter is put in as a pitcher, he cannot go back to being a designated hitter. This is because the designated hitter position will disappear.

Therefore, there are two ways to utilize Ohtani in the middle. If you finish the game with Ohtani first, it is the best scenario. Ohtani can enter the outfield after he finishes pitching. It is a three-stage transformation that starts as a designated hitter and plays outfield defense after relief.

epa12489062 Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) in action on the mound during the MLB World Series game four between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California, USA, 28 October 2025. EPA/ALLISON DINNER

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, October 27, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Oct 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) pitches during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

MLB.COM is 'Juss needs a careful decision. To put Ohtani on the mound, there must be confidence that he can throw all the way. The Dodgers are also considering a plan for Ohtani to switch to an outfielder and remain in the lineup after taking the mound for relief. The Dodgers put all options on the table, he explained.

Manager Dave Roberts said, `If we get to Game 7, we'll discuss all the possibilities. I'll find the best solution."

Ohtani is also ready to launch at any time.

Ohtani said "At any moment, if there is any possibility that I need, I will go out. There could be a game that goes to extra time. I'll keep myself in shape so that I can pitch at any time"I'm determined.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.