Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series against the New York Yankees, as confirmed by manager Dave Roberts. Despite earlier speculations, Ohtani will continue to serve exclusively as a designated hitter following his elbow surgery. Ohtani's teammate Tyler Glasnow believes it is not advisable for him to pitch so soon after a second surgery. The Dodgers are optimistic about their bullpen, with Alex Vesia and Brusdar Graterol returning from injuries. Ohtani has performed exceptionally as a hitter, contributing significantly to the Dodgers' success in the postseason. The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a $700 million contract, underlining his importance to the team despite his current pitching limitations.