The Los Angeles Dodgers face a critical challenge following the absence of their star pitcher and slugger, who has been a cornerstone of their offense and rotation. Without his dual-threat contributions, the team will need reliable performances from their remaining players to maintain momentum. Bench strength and pitching depth will be tested as the Dodgers look to fill the void left by his injury. How other key players respond could determine the team’s trajectory in the coming weeks.
With Shohei Ohtani out, Dodgers need others to keep stepping up
