DENVER — The Dodgers have “discussed” having Shohei Ohtani pitch out of the bullpen during the postseason – but it’s not what you think.

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior confirmed those internal discussions among the coaching staff and front office. But he characterized those discussions as centering on understanding the two-way player rule and how it would impact any potential use of Ohtani as a reliever.

“Yeah we were discussing it. We were discussing the rules,” said Prior, confirming what he said when questioned by Dan Patrick on his radio show on Wednesday morning. “Obviously the rule is written for him to be a two-way player. But you have to be a starter.”

The ‘Ohtani Rule’ adopted by MLB to accommodate Ohtani’s unique two-way ability allows him to start a game as a pitcher and

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