Shohei Ohtani admitted he might not be at his best for the playoffs, referring to persistent injuries. He said he felt his best during the NLDS, aiming for a power surge. The Dodgers stated Ohtani will occupy the second spot in Game 1, with promising talent De Paula and closer Henriquez also being part of the NLDS lineup. Ohtani's injuries are still unexplained, complicating the situation to the Dodgers' postseason plan.