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Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series Preview Centers on Shohei Ohtani’s Two-Way Role

Analysts are casting Ohtani as the series pivot, projecting two-way duties that could shape key games.

Members of the Dodgers warm up in Toronto a day ahead of the World Series.
Ohtani was named NLCS MVP after his historic performance in Game 4.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
In addition to hitting three home runs in the series-clinching game of the NLCS, Ohtani also threw 10 strikeouts and allowed no runs over six innings pitched.

Overview

  • The preview sets the World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, with the Dodgers framed as favorites based on depth and current form.
  • Shohei Ohtani’s NLCS Game 4 feat is highlighted as a recent benchmark, featuring three home runs and 10 strikeouts in six innings during a Dodgers win.
  • ClutchPoints projects Ohtani to continue batting leadoff in the series, including a prediction he will deliver at least two first-inning home runs.
  • The outlet forecasts a rotation of Blake Snell for Game 1 and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 2, with Ohtani expected to start Game 3 at Dodger Stadium as a P-DH under MLB’s two-way rules.
  • The analysis anticipates a competitive series that could reach six or seven games and speculates Ohtani could be used in a decisive, high-leverage spot against Toronto’s key hitters.