Ohtani said he feels “okay” at the plate, but he has gone just 6 for 27 (.222) with 12 strikeouts, including 2 for 7 in the first two games of the NLCS against the Mets.
Kershaw said on Monday that he planned to pitch again in 2025 but was not clear if he would test free agency. Whether he would be available for a full season remains to be seen, he said Tuesday.