Shohei Ohtani's health and a possible lockout loom over an uncertain offseason for the Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After their earliest postseason exit in three years, the Los Angeles Dodgers head into the offseason facing uncertainty over next year.Shohei Ohtani was dogged by injuries to his left knee and right biceps over the second half and into the playoffs that rendered him ineffective at the plate. The two-way superstar also didn't pitch after the All-Star break.Whether Ohtani needs offseason surgery remains to be seen, although he acknowledged it's possible after Thursday's loss to the Brewers that completed Milwaukee's sweep of the NL Championship Series. If he does, would the recovery bleed into the start of next season?A potential MLB lockout is looming with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on Dec. 1. Team owners have proposed a salary cap — something the sport has never had — and the players' union has adamantly rejected the idea.A work stoppage would give Ohtani extra time to heal, although during such time the Dodgers would be cut off from co