Ohtani determined to return healthy as two-way player

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani vowed Thursday to return as a two-way player after wrapping up an injury-hampered 2026 campaign that ended with him shut down from pitching and struggling at the plate.

The four-time MVP broke a home run drought dating back to mid-August with a three-run shot in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, but it was not enough to prevent the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the two-time defending World Series champions in a 6-4 comeback victory.