Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the team's series against the San Francisco Giants this weekend. Ohtani had been penciled in to start on Friday, but he won't take the mound again until next week in a series against the Philadelphia Phillies, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The Dodgers are continuing to ease the two-way superstar back in as a pitcher in his return from September 2023 Tommy John surgery. Ohtani has made 12 starts (none more than five innings) and gone 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, and 49:8 K:BB over 36 frames this season. With Ohtani's next outing pushing back, the Dodgers will roll with Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Friday), Clayton Kershaw (Saturday), and Tyler Glasnow (Sunday) as their starters versus the Giants.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (illness) will make his return to the mound for Friday's series opener in Baltimore against the Orioles at Camden Yards after the Dodgers scratched previously scheduled starter Tyler Glasnow for undisclosed reasons. Ohtani was scratched from his previously scheduled start this week in Pittsburgh because he was feeling under the weather. The Dodgers announced on Thursday that the 31-year-old three-time MVP would make his next start on Monday against the Colorado Rockies, but he'll now be moved up with Glasnow out. Ohtani will also serve as the designated hitter in his usual leadoff spot on Friday. Even though the O's are coming off a sweep of the Padres, Ohtani should be started in his return to the bump. He went a season-high five innings his last time out against the Reds and had a season-high nine strikeouts.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (illness) is scheduled to make his next start against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday due to illness. It's worth noting that Ohtani has still been serving as the designated hitter, which he'll continue to do on Thursday. Ohtani hasn't been great on the mound with a 4.18 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and a 44/7 K/BB ratio across 11 starts. Despite that, Ohtani still should be rostered and started in most fantasy formats. It's unclear if the Dodgers will stick with a six-man rotation or have Emmet Sheehan move to the bullpen.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Ohtani is feeling under the weather, according to Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts. The organization is hopeful that Ohtani will feel good enough to take the mound this weekend. Despite not pitching, Ohtani will still function as the designated hitter and bat leadoff during Wednesday's contest. It sounds like the Dodgers are going to take this day-by-day. That being said, fantasy managers will need to check back later in the week to see when Ohtani will take the mound again. Emmet Sheehan will take the mound versus the Pirates on Wednesday. The right-hander will offer low-end streaming appeal for this one.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to start in Wednesday's game on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he's no longer on the bump and will be replaced by right-hander Emmet Sheehan, according to Kirsten Watson. Ohtani will still serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff against right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. It's unclear why the Dodgers are moving away from the Japanese All-Star as the starting pitcher on Wednesday, but he's obviously healthy enough to hit. We should get a better update from manager Dave Roberts, but for now, fantasy managers won't have Ohtani as a pitcher for their lineups on Wednesday. Sheehan is 5-2 on the year with a 3.56 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 54 strikeouts in 48 innings over his 10 outings (eight starts) and makes for a decent streamer in a plus matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani worked five solid innings against the Reds on Wednesday night, allowing just two hits and one run while striking out nine. This was the first start of the season that Ohtani was able to go the minimum five innings required for a win, and he picked up his first win of the year since the Dodgers cruised to a 5-1 win to complete the series sweep. Ohtani ramped up to 87 pitches and retired the last eight batters he faced. He also went 1-for-5 at the plate with a run scored. Ohtani's progress on the mound will be huge for the Dodgers in the postseason since it gives them more options with how to attack short series. His increased workload is also a great sign that he'll be ready for a full starting pitcher's role next year, as he looks to return to his unique dominance as both a pitcher and hitter.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (thigh) will be back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for Friday's series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres at Petco Park. "Shohei's fine. He'll be in there tomorrow," Roberts said. The 31-year-old three-time MVP was pulled from his start on the mound in Wednesday's loss to the Colorado Rockies as a precaution after he suffered a thigh contusion on a comebacker and received his first day off of the season in Thursday's series finale at Coors Field. Ohtani will be back in there for the start of another crucial divisional series this weekend in San Diego, and he should be back in all starting fantasy lineups as well. He currently ranks third in baseball with 44 home runs, behind only Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber. He has a current five-game hitting streak and is batting .385 with six homers in 18 August games.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (thigh) was diagnosed with a contusion in his right thigh after leaving an 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies early on Wednesday. Ohtani started the game on the mound and suffered the injury when Orlando Arcia struck him with a 93.7 mph comebacker in the fourth inning. The right-hander stayed in to complete the frame and wound up yielding five earned runs on nine hits with three strikeouts against no walks on the night. Ohtani, also the Dodgers' designated hitter, went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk before the team pinch-hit Alex Call for him in the eighth. The Dodgers had already scheduled an off day for Ohtani on Thursday before this minor injury cropped up, and manager Dave Roberts said he's "hopeful" the three-time MVP will return to the lineup Friday against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will be off for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, according to manager Dave Roberts. Catcher Will Smith will likely serve as the designated hitter, which means Dalton Rushing should be behind the plate. It will be Ohtani's first true day off of 2025 after he missed two games in April while on the paternity list. The 31-year-old Japanese legend will be taking the mound in Colorado on Wednesday, so that also probably has something to do with Ohtani getting his first true day off on Thursday. The three-time MVP continues to be one of the best hitters in baseball this year, slashing .285/.392/.621 with a 1.014 OPS, 43 home runs, 81 RBI, 118 runs and 17 steals in 478 at-bats. He's slashing .381/.506/.746 with six homers, 10 RBI, 20 runs and four steals since the All-Star break.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound on Wednesday at Coors Field against the division-rival Colorado Rockies, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is for Ohtani to go five innings for the first time this season. It remains to be seen if Ohtani will be in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and leadoff man for Thursday's series finale. The Dodgers have eased the 31-year-old two-way superstar back into the starting rotation this year after he did not pitch at all in his first year with the Dodgers in 2024 while coming back from his second Tommy John procedure. Ohtani's last start against his former team, the Angels, last week was his worst in nine outings, as he allowed four earned runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. Coors Field isn't ideal, but Ohtani should be started on Wednesday against the worst team in baseball.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will make his next scheduled start on the mound Wednesday against the Angels, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. The plan is for Ohtani to throw four innings against his former team. Ohtani reached the four-inning mark for the first time this season in his previous start on Aug. 6 against the St. Louis Cardinals. He held them to one run on two hits while striking out eight and issuing no walks. Ohtani has made eight short starts this year in his return from 2023 Tommy John surgery and recorded stellar numbers across the board. The two-way sensation has put up a 2.37 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP, 25 strikeouts, and five walks in 19 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani once again put his remarkable two-way talents on display in a 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. After Ohtani left his previous start early with cramping in his hip, the Dodgers were hoping to get four innings out of him against the Cardinals. That's exactly what happened. Ohtani completed four frames for the first time this year and allowed one run on two hits with eight strikeouts against no walks. The 31-year-old threw a season-high 54 pitches (37 strikes) as he continues building up his stamina and distancing himself from 2023 Tommy John surgery. He'll carry a stingy 2.37 ERA with 25:5 K:BB over 19 frames into his next scheduled start against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, next Wednesday. Not to be forgotten, Ohtani also starred as a hitter on Wednesday. The three-time MVP slugged a two-run homer for his 1,000th career hit and drew a walk in a 1-for-3 day. After breaking a nine-game homer drought, he's slashing .276/.381/.606 with 39 HRs, 75 RBI, 106 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases in 521 plate appearances.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (hip) hasn't shown any ill effects after leaving his last start with right-hip cramping, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is for Ohtani to throw four innings in his next start on Wednesday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. It would be the first time all year that Ohtani has gone four innings if he's able to do so in Wednesday's series finale. The reigning National League MVP has gone exactly three frames in each of his last three starts. Ohtani has a nice 2.40 ERA with 17 strikeouts and five walks in 15 innings over his seven starts in 2025, but he has allowed three earned runs in his last two starts. The 31-year-old Japanese superstar is slowly being stretched out by the Dodgers on the mound after having his second Tommy John surgery in September of 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (hip) left his start against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning with cramping in his right hip. Ohtani told reporters after the game that the cramping began in the first inning. Despite that, he wound up throwing three innings of two-run ball with five hits allowed and four strikeouts against two walks before exiting with an athletic trainer. Ohtani stayed in as the DH and finished the night 0-for-5. The Dodgers haven't given a date for Ohtani's next start, but it's a relief that he won't miss any time on the mound as he continues building up in his return from 2023 Tommy John surgery. The hard-throwing Ohtani has totaled 15 innings over seven short starts and recorded a stellar 2.40 ERA with 17 strikeouts and five walks.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (cramps) left his start against the Cincinnati Reds early on Wednesday with cramps, the team announced. Ohtani walked off the mound in the middle of an at-bat with an athletic trainer after throwing six straight balls, two of which were wild pitches. There was initial concern that Ohtani suffered a serious injury, but the three-time MVP was able to stay in at designated hitter. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023, Ohtani missed all of 2024 as a pitcher. The right-hander made his return to the mound June 16 and has since been effective over seven outings, though he hasn't gotten more than nine outs in any of his appearances. Wednesday's start was the first time he pitched into the fourth inning this year. Ohtani totaled three innings on a season-high 51 pitches (32 strikes) and allowed two runs on five hits with 4:2 K:BB. It's unclear when he'll make his next start.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is reportedly aiming to reach four innings in his next few starts as he continues to build up his workload. The 31-year-old has yet to surpass three innings this season as he works his way back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career. Ohtani has been sharp in limited action, posting a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 12 innings. If he continues trending upward on the mound while maintaining his elite .998 OPS at the plate, the 2025 NL MVP race could quickly shift back in his favor as the season heats up.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher on July 30 against the Cincinnati Reds, manager Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers are hoping to get a season-high four innings from the right-hander, who continues a gradual buildup in his return to pitching from 2023 Tommy John surgery. The flamethrowing Ohtani has recorded a brilliant 1.50 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB over six short starts and 12 innings. He totaled three frames in each of his previous two outings. As a hitter, Ohtani has continued to dazzle. The 31-year-old is on a five-game home run streak, giving him an NL-high 37 over 465 plate appearances. Ohtani is also slashing a tremendous .273/.377/.620 with 70 RBI, a league-leading 97 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound in Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani will be followed by right-hander Dustin May, who will essentially serve as the bulk reliever as the Dodgers continue to ease Ohtani back into the starting rotation. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch in Game 2 of the series against the Twins on Tuesday. Ohtani didn't make his pitching debut with the Dodgers until June 16 this year after having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 31-year-old went an inning each his first two outings, two innings each his next two outings and then advanced to three innings his last time out on July 12. He has allowed only one earned run in nine innings with 10 K's and two walks, but fantasy managers should expect him to be limited to three innings again on Monday.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound will come on Saturday in San Francisco against the division-rival Giants. However, Ohtani will serve as the "opener" again, with right-hander Emmet Sheehan serving as the bulk reliever. Ohtani is slowly building up his pitch counts since making his debut as a pitcher this year on June 16, but he's only thrown a total of six innings in four "starts" for L.A. The 31-year-old Japanese sensation went an inning each in his first two appearances before ramping up to two innings apiece in his last two outings versus the Royals and Astros. Ohtani has been solid so far on the mound, only allowing one earned run while walking one and striking out six in six innings, but until he's more stretched out, he won't be a great lineup option for fantasy managers as a pitcher.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani worked two effective shutout innings as the opener on Saturday night against the Astros. He allowed just one hit and picked up three strikeouts in two innings while working on his 31st birthday. He also went 1-for-4 with a walk in the leadoff spot. His hit was a single to lead off the ninth inning and brought the tying run to the plate, but the Dodgers couldn't rally and dropped their second straight game to the Astros. Ohtani threw 31 pitches, a new season-high, and he'll continue to try and ramp up his workload headed into the second half of the season. He has a 1.50 ERA and 0.83 WHIP, allowing one run on four hits with six strikeouts in six innings since returning from elbow surgery. He is still not pitching long enough to make much of a fantasy impact as a pitcher, but he could get one more outing on the mound before the All-Star break when the Dodgers visit the Giants next weekend.