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Shohei Ohtani Feels Good, but the Dodgers Still Won’t Commit to His Next Start
The Dodgers are weighing a pitching ramp-up for Shohei Ohtani, who has a 1.79 ERA and remains in the lineup every day.
- On Tuesday, Manager Dave Roberts indicated the Los Angeles Dodgers may need to discuss whether Shohei Ohtani can return to the mound this season amid ongoing knee and biceps issues.
- Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers' president of baseball operations, noted the challenge of balancing a pitching build-up with Ohtani's daily role as designated hitter. "Obviously, it's tricky navigating a build-up progression," Friedman added.
- Ohtani posted an 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA across 14 starts before injury sidelined him. He has not pitched since July 3, when he struck out nine across 6.0 innings against the Padres.
- Recent soreness after a bullpen session prompted the team to scale back Ohtani's progression. Roberts confirmed Wednesday the organization is still considering shutting him down for the season.
- Despite the pitching uncertainty, Ohtani remains productive at the plate, hitting.281 with 30 home runs in 128 games. The Dodgers maintain sufficient pitching depth, bolstered by Tyler Glasnow's return, to withstand an extended absence.
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Dodgers sound pessimistic about Shohei Ohtani pitching again
March 20, 2024; Seoul, SOUTH KOREA; Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani reacts after playing against the San Diego Padres during a MLB regular season Seoul Series game at Gocheok Sky Dome. Photo Credit: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Dodgers maintain they are still trying to get Shohei Ohtani ready to pitch again in 2026, but the organization no longer sounds certain about whether he will be able to do so. Dodgers …
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