Ohtani Drops Pitching to Focus on Hitting | Sports News

Shohei Ohtani, the seven-hundred-million-dollar man, is shifting focus entirely to hitting for the rest of the season after knee and biceps injuries sidelined his pitching since July third—and are now visibly affecting his bat. Since August 17th, he’s just 6-for-54 with one homer, prompting manager Dave Roberts to suggest dropping pitching duties to help him regain rhythm at the plate. Ohtani’s priority? Staying healthy and playing, even if it means sacrificing his dual role. With a deep Dodgers rotation already in place, the team’s strategy is clear: maximize his offensive firepower. This move aims to protect his value and get him back on track as a dominant hitter—without risking further injury or playoff performance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/855321e90abf20aa