Ohtani Nears Milestone Ahead of Final First-half Start

WHO:

MLB.com - Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani has dealt with lingering soreness in his left knee and a blister on his right hand for the past month.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Dalton Rushing, Freddie Freeman, Tanner Scott, Cole Carrigg, Hunter Goodman, Edgardo Henriquez, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, Andy Pages, Miguel Rojas.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to make his final pitching start of the first half against the D-backs.

MLB.com - Ohtani has allowed 14 runs (12 earned) in 24 2/3 innings in his last four starts.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani hit his 299th career home run during a game against the Rockies.

MLB.com - The Dodgers won the game against the Rockies 8-7 in 11 innings, marking their 60th win of the season.

MLB.com - Ohtani has a record of 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA this season.

MLB.com - Ohtani's 19th home run of the season contributed to the Dodgers' lead in the game.

MLB.com - The Dodgers had not played an extra-inning game until this match, going 92 games into the season without one, the second-longest in MLB history.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

WHY:

MLB.com - Ohtani's participation in the Home Run Derby is not expected due to the taxing nature of his two-way season.

HOW:

MLB.com - Roberts mentioned that if Ohtani doesn't feel great in the next couple of days, the team is prepared to pivot regarding his next start.

MLB.com - The Dodgers managed their workload with Ohtani carefully throughout the season, considering his physical issues and performance.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has revealed that Shohei Ohtani has been dealing with lingering soreness in his left knee and a blister on his right hand for the past month. Ohtani is expected to make his final pitching start of the first half against the D-backs, despite allowing 14 runs, 12 of which were earned, in his last four starts totaling 24 and two-thirds innings. Roberts also noted that if Ohtani doesn't feel great in the next couple of days, the team is ready to adjust their plans for his next start.