Shohei Ohtani acknowledged he may not be fully healthy for the playoffs, referring to persistent injuries. He expressed feeling his strongest during the NLDS, looking to bounce back. The Dodgers announced Ohtani will occupy the second spot in Game 1, with top prospect De Paula and pitcher Henriquez also being part of the NLDS lineup. Ohtani's injuries are still unexplained, adding complexity to the Dodgers' postseason plan.