Dodgers consider new ways to deploy Shohei Ohtani in playoffs

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Perhaps on the verge of winning a third straight MVP award, Shohei Ohtani has been plenty valuable to the Los Angeles Dodgers as a designated hitter and starting pitcher.

Still, manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday the organization has thought about whether the two-way star might be more valuable helping a tired bullpen rather than starting games on the mound.

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