Dodgers line up Shohei Ohtani to start Game 5, if necessary

Dodgers line up Shohei Ohtani to start Game 5, if necessary

The Los Angeles Dodgers will refrain from using Shohei Ohtani as a relief pitcher moving forward, with manager Dave Roberts saying he will start his right-hander in Game 5 of the National League Division Series, if necessary.

Dodgers Superstar Will Not Come Out of the Bullpen (Yet)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will stay in his current role in the starting rotation for the Division Series, according to the Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. If there is a decisive Game Five against the Phillies, Ohtani will be on the mound, per manager Dave Roberts. May 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) throws in the bullpen prior to the game against the Arizo…

Roberts: Ohtani will start Game 5 if NLDS goes that far

Shohei Ohtani’s first career postseason start was a big success. We now know when he could have his encore.

Dodgers Notes: Smith, Ohtani, Glasnow

The Dodgers took the first game of their NLDS matchup against the Phillies. As they gear up for the second contest, manager Dave Roberts revealed some notes about the roster. Notably, Roberts said that Will Smith could start behind the plate in Game Three, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The club has largely been without Smith for about a month. He took a foul ball off his throwing hand in early September, suffering a hairline fracture, and h…