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Ohtani's Pitch Count: Dodgers Manager Sets Expectations
25 Mar
Summary
- Ohtani aims for six innings and 80 pitches in his Tuesday start.
- He posted a 2.87 ERA and sub-2.00 FIP in 14 starts last year.
- Dodgers are pursuing a historic third consecutive championship in 2026.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has set expectations for Shohei Ohtani's upcoming start on Tuesday. Roberts hopes Ohtani can pitch six innings and throw approximately 80 pitches in his second and final outing before the regular season begins against the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani's previous start saw him pitch 4.1 innings, allowing no runs.
Ohtani has been steadily increasing his workload and appears ready for the season, though Roberts has a stricter limit for the regular season opener. He indicated Ohtani will not exceed seven innings in his first start against the Cleveland Guardians next Tuesday.
Since returning to the mound last year, Ohtani has been a valuable asset to the Dodgers' rotation. He recorded a 2.87 ERA and a FIP below 2.00 across 14 starts, with 62 strikeouts in 47 innings. The team is optimistic he will maintain this dominance as they pursue an unprecedented third consecutive championship in 2026.
