Ohtani Rests to Stay Elite | MLB News

Shohei Ohtani’s skipping his pitching start this Wednesday isn’t about injury—it’s pure strategy. With the Dodgers in a brutal 13-game, 13-day stretch, manager Dave Roberts is giving Ohtani a well-timed breather to stay sharp. The two-way star, already dominating with a 1.58 ERA and 82 strikeouts, will move his next start to Friday against the Padres, ensuring he still gets two starts before the All-Star break—both against division rivals. Ohtani’s on board, staying focused on team success. He’ll still DH for the Dodgers, keeping his bat in the lineup while the bullpen handles Wednesday’s start. Smart, calculated, and totally in Ohtani’s wheelhouse. 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/3ce4339d63f1c646