Shohei Ohtani's knee injury continues to be a concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers, potentially impacting their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title. This ongoing issue was a central topic of discussion on the latest Dodgers Post podcast, hosted by California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris.
Ohtani was recently scratched from an anticipated start after receiving an injection in his knee during the All-Star break. Hernandez and Harris analyzed the severity of Ohtani's knee problem for the remainder of the season. They debated whether the Dodgers should still count on him returning to his full two-way duties and whether the team needs to re-evaluate its trade deadline plans to acquire an additional starting pitcher.
The podcast also addressed the continued absence of catcher Will Smith, whose health status could also present a need for the Dodgers to address at the trade deadline. Other Dodgers news discussed included Roki Sasaki's strong performance, featuring fastballs averaging over 100 mph, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Cy Young candidacy following his complete game at Yankee Stadium.
Beyond game analysis, the podcast segment included a debate on whether New York is MLB's premier road city, addressed audience questions, and concluded with predictions and trivia. Maya Gries's Dodgers Post podcast episode featured discussions on player injuries and potential trade deadline adjustments.