Shohei Ohtani Unlikely to Pitch in the All-Star Game After the Dodgers Adjust His Schedule
The Dodgers moved Ohtani’s start to Friday to manage his workload, leaving him with only three days of rest before the All-Star Game.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers pushed Shohei Ohtani's pitching start to Friday, making it unlikely the two-way superstar will pitch in the All-Star Game later this month.
- Manager Dave Roberts cited Ohtani's recent command struggles, left knee soreness, and a blister on his right middle finger, while the team aimed to manage his workload during a stretch of 13 games in 13 days.
- Despite the pitching change, Ohtani remains the National League's designated hitter after leading all players with 3,341,257 votes; Roberts, managing the NL All-Stars, has alternatives including Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski and Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez.
- The current rotation leaves Ohtani with only three days of rest before the Midsummer Showcase in Philadelphia, prompting Roberts to say it would be "hard to imagine" him pitching against the American League.
- Official All-Star Game rosters will be announced on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on FOX, though Roberts has not formally ruled out Ohtani and noted he does not have to make a final decision yet.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch in the MLB All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia after his pitching schedule was adjusted this week. The four-time MVP and two-way superstar has largely been starting on the mound every Wednesday this season. However, he was pushed back this week, starting Friday's game against the San Diego Padres to get extra rest during a stretch of 13 games in as many days. Supposing he stays …
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Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani doubtful to pitch in All-Star Game
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch in All-Star Game
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he is not ready to make it official, but moving Ohtani’s pitching start this week means he would have to pitch on short rest in the All-Star Game and the Dodgers are not likely to ask him to do that.
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