Ohtani’s postseason usage is debated, with discussions about him potentially pitching in relief. A bullpen role could preserve his bat while maximizing late-game value, but it also complicates his innings and fantasy projections. Any shift could elevate his weekly upside in postseason formats while adding risk in regular-season planning.

Ohtani’s four-inning start versus Colorado featured five earned runs on nine hits, tying a career-high for hits allowed and signaling a rare tough day for the two-way superstar. A comebacker from Orlando Arcia caused a momentary injury scare, and Dodgers plan to rest him Thursday heightens the Padres series as a crucial test for his health and workload ahead of a potential weekend return.

Ohtani is cited as one of the few players outranking Kurtz in overall value metrics, highlighting his extraordinary two-way contribution and elite offensive output. His presence frames Kurtz’s breakout within a broader context of modern, multi-tooled excellence across MLB.

Ohtani struggled on the mound for four innings, allowing five earned runs at Coors Field as the Dodgers dropped 8-3. A right-thigh impact from a line drive by Orlando Arcia sparked the early trouble. Despite the rough night, his season-long numbers remain elite (.285/.392/.621 with 43 HR) and his two-way contributions keep him squarely in MVP chatter. Not expected to miss significant time, with plans to be back in Friday’s lineup after Thursday’s off day.

Ohtani’s thigh contusion is a notable real-world development for fantasy lineups, given his dual-threat impact. Managers should monitor his status closely, balancing the risk of a setback against the upside of his overall contribution when healthy.