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Ohtani's Pitching Schedule Adjusted for Rest
1 Jul
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani's start was moved from Wednesday to Friday.
- The adjustment provides additional rest during a busy stretch.
- This plan aligns Ohtani for two starts before the break.
Shohei Ohtani's pitching schedule has been modified by the Dodgers, who have moved his scheduled start from Wednesday to Friday, when he will face the Padres. This decision stems from the team's current stretch of playing 13 games in as many days.
The adjustment is designed to offer Ohtani extra rest while ensuring he remains on track to make two starts before the All-Star break on July 14 in Philadelphia.
With Ohtani's start pushed back, the Dodgers anticipate using a bullpen game on Wednesday against the Athletics. Roki Sasaki is slated to pitch on Thursday before Ohtani returns to the mound on Friday.
This revised pitching plan also opens a possibility for Ohtani to pitch an inning during the All-Star Game, maintaining his regular schedule afterward. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that the change is purely for workload management and not indicative of any injury concerns.
