Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani remains firmly in the team's starting plans despite recent offensive struggles.
Roberts told reporters that Ohtani will take the field for Wednesday's Game 3 matchup in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Additional information regarding the complete starting lineup and game preparations is expected to emerge as the series continues.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
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