Shohei Ohtani admitted he might not be at his best for the playoffs, citing ongoing injuries. He expressed feeling his peak performance during the NLDS, aiming for a power surge. The Dodgers stated Ohtani will bat second in Game 1, with promising talent De Paula and closer Henriquez also being part of the NLDS lineup. Ohtani's injuries remain unexplained, creating uncertainty to the Dodgers' NLDS approach.