Shohei Ohtani said on October 14, 2026, that he intends to give his full effort for people who believe in him and prepare to contribute whenever the Los Angeles Dodgers use him.
Ohtani said he wants to keep working hard for those who believe in him, adding that Mookie Betts said the team absolutely needs Ohtani's ability. Dave Roberts told Ohtani that the team trusted him as long as he was physically healthy.
Ohtani stated that he had no particular physical issue after running to first base and noted that his back was generally fine after appearing to grab it during a swing. He explained that his hitting difficulties were primarily a matter of timing and contact point rather than necessarily his physical condition.
Ohtani said players should prepare for small, uncontrollable events because such details are especially important in a short series. He also mentioned that his outdoor hitting work was intended to view the entire field and assess how it looked in Milwaukee, a place where the Dodgers do not play many games during the season.
Ohtani said the lineup decision belongs to the front office and manager. He will prepare to contribute whenever the Dodgers use him.