"Tyler Glasnow was originally lined up to start for the Dodgers, but he ended up earning the save in Game 6. It only came on three pitches, but that likely meant he would not be starting the following game. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the Dodges were undecided on who would start, but it appears they have their answer. Shohei Ohtani is expected to take the ball on short rest to start Game 7, according to Cody Stavenhagen and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic:"
"Ohtani would have been an option in relief, but this allows the Dodgers to keep Ohtani's bat in the lineup as the designated hitter once he's out of the game thanks to the Ohtani Rule. If Ohtani entered in relief, the Dodgers would have either had to use him in the outfield, or lose him in the lineup, if he exited as a pitcher."
Shohei Ohtani will start Game 7 of the 2025 World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three days' rest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Tyler Glasnow had been lined up to start but recorded a three-pitch save in Game 6, removing him from consideration. Starting Ohtani on short rest preserves his spot as the designated hitter after he exits under the Ohtani Rule, avoiding the need to put him in the outfield or lose his bat in the lineup. Ohtani has thrown 18 postseason innings with a 3.50 ERA, 25 strikeouts and a 0.89 WHIP.
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