Trending Now - Ohtani Faces Giants as Dodgers Consider Rest Amid Slump
WHO:
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Dave Roberts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Edwin Díaz, Tyler Glasnow, Brock Stewart, Wyatt Mills, Paul Gervase
NY Post - Shohei Ohtani
WHAT:
MLB.com - Ohtani is likely to not hit in the series finale against the Giants on Thursday, as manager Dave Roberts is leaning toward resting him to focus solely on pitching.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a .767 OPS entering the game against the Giants.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a .233 batting average with six home runs this season, and he has gone 12-for-65 (.185) with just four extra-base hits in his past 17 games.
MLB.com - The Dodgers scored an average of 2.9 runs per game when Ohtani is on the mound.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have lost 13 of their last 18 outings dating back to last season.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have been held to four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 games, losing 11 of those games.
MLB.com - Ohtani has taken on-field batting practice three times this season, with the most recent session resulting in an 0-for-5 performance with two strikeouts.
MLB.com - Ohtani has one home run in his past 111 plate appearances.
MLB.com - The Dodgers transferred Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list.
MLB.com - The Dodgers selected the contract of Wyatt Mills and optioned Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
MLB.com - Ohtani is likely to not hit in the series finale against the Giants on Thursday, as manager Dave Roberts is leaning toward resting him to focus solely on pitching.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a 0.97 ERA, leading the Majors among starting pitchers who have pitched at least 30 innings.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are 2-4 when Ohtani starts this year.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have lost 13 of their last 18 outings dating back to last season.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have been held to four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 games, losing 11 of those games.
MLB.com - Ohtani has taken on-field batting practice three times this season, with the most recent session resulting in an 0-for-5 performance with two strikeouts.
MLB.com - Ohtani has one home run in his past 111 plate appearances.
MLB.com - The Dodgers transferred Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list.
MLB.com - The Dodgers selected the contract of Wyatt Mills and optioned Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
MLB.com - Ohtani is likely to not hit in the series finale against the Giants on Thursday.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a .233 batting average with six home runs this season, and he has gone 12-for-65 (.185) with just four extra-base hits in his past 17 games.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have been held to four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 games, losing 11 of those games.
MLB.com - The Dodgers scored an average of 2.9 runs per game when Ohtani is on the mound.
MLB.com - Ohtani is likely to not hit for the next two games, as manager Dave Roberts is leaning toward resting him to focus solely on pitching.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have lost 13 of their last 18 outings dating back to last season.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a .185 batting average over his past 17 games, going 12-for-65 with just four extra-base hits.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have been held to four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 games, losing 11 of those games.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a 0.97 ERA and is likely not to hit while pitching against the Giants.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a .767 OPS entering the game against the Giants.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are 2-4 when Ohtani starts this year.
MLB.com - Ohtani has struck out eight batters across a season-high seven innings in his last start against the Astros.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have scored an average of 2.9 runs per game when Ohtani is on the mound.
MLB.com - Ohtani has taken on-field batting practice three times this season.
MLB.com - Ohtani has one home run in his past 111 plate appearances.
MLB.com - Ohtani is hitting .233 with six home runs this season.
MLB.com - Yamamoto has a 2.92 ERA in four home starts.
MLB.com - The Dodgers transferred Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list.
MLB.com - The Dodgers selected the contract of Wyatt Mills and optioned Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB.com - The Dodgers are facing the San Francisco Giants.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Ohtani is scheduled to pitch against the Giants at 7:10 p.m. PT on Wednesday night.
MLB.com - Yamamoto's previous start against the Giants was on April 21.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Dodgers are considering resting Ohtani to allow him to focus solely on pitching due to his struggles at the plate.
MLB.com - Ohtani's offensive slump is affecting the team's overall performance.
HOW:
MLB.com - Ohtani took on-field batting practice three times this season, with the most recent session resulting in an 0-for-5 performance with two strikeouts.
MLB.com - Ohtani has taken on-field batting practice three times this season, with the most recent session resulting in an 0-for-5 performance with two strikeouts.
MLB.com - Ohtani is being kept out of the starting lineup but is available to pinch-hit in meaningful situations.
(UPDATED May 13, 2026 23:20 UTC)
In a strategic move, the Dodgers are likely to rest Shohei Ohtani for the series finale against the Giants on Thursday, focusing on his pitching instead of hitting. Ohtani enters the game with a .767 OPS, but his recent batting performance has been challenging, with a .233 average and only one home run in his last 111 plate appearances. Additionally, the Dodgers have struggled overall, losing 13 of their last 18 games and being held to four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 outings, prompting a roster shake-up that includes transferring Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list.
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 19:33 UTC)
In a notable development for the Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts is considering resting Shohei Ohtani in the upcoming series finale against the Giants to focus on his pitching, as Ohtani currently boasts a remarkable 0.97 ERA, leading all Major League starting pitchers with at least 30 innings pitched. Despite Ohtani's impressive stats, the Dodgers have struggled, losing 13 of their last 18 games and being held to four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 outings. Additionally, the team has made roster changes, transferring Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list while selecting the contract of Wyatt Mills and optioning Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 07:50 UTC)
In a notable development, Ohtani is expected to sit out hitting in the series finale against the Giants on Thursday. This season, he has a batting average of .233 with six home runs, but has struggled recently, going just 12-for-65 with only four extra-base hits in his last 17 games. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have faced challenges, scoring four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 games and losing 11 of those matchups, while averaging only 2.9 runs per game when Ohtani is on the mound.
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 06:08 UTC)
In a significant development for the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts is considering resting Shohei Ohtani for the next two games to allow him to focus solely on pitching. Ohtani has struggled at the plate recently, posting a .185 batting average over his last 17 games, and the Dodgers have lost 13 of their last 18 outings, struggling to score as they’ve been held to four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 19 games. Ohtani's recent batting practice sessions have not yielded positive results, with his latest effort resulting in an 0-for-5 performance that included two strikeouts.
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 04:17 UTC)
In a pivotal matchup at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani is set to pitch against the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m. PT on Wednesday night, boasting an impressive 0.97 ERA, although he may not hit during the game due to recent struggles at the plate. The Dodgers have struggled with a record of 2-4 when Ohtani starts this season, and they are averaging just 2.9 runs per game in those outings, prompting the team to consider resting him to focus solely on pitching. In roster news, the Dodgers have transferred Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list and selected the contract of Wyatt Mills while optioning Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City.