"Wednesday marks the first time since May 28, 2021, that Ohtani is not also hitting during a pitching start. That game was prior to MLB implementing the two-way rule that now allows him to remain in a game after being removed as a pitcher."
"The Dodgers' decision to give Ohtani a break from hitting is proof to comments made throughout Spring Training and into this season that they would monitor his workload."
"Ohtani is batting .254/.402/.508 with one double, five home runs, 10 RBI and 14 walks. He remains a threat at the plate but is short of reaching expectations."
"Roberts did acknowledge he would consider moving Ohtani down in the lineup during games that he is also the starting pitcher."
Shohei Ohtani is starting as a pitcher for the Dodgers against the New York Mets but is not in the lineup as a designated hitter. Dalton Rushing is filling the DH role for his first career start. This is the first time since May 2021 that Ohtani is not hitting during a pitching start. The Dodgers are monitoring Ohtani's workload, and manager Dave Roberts has indicated he may adjust Ohtani's batting position when he pitches. Ohtani's current batting stats show he is underperforming expectations.
Read at Dodger Blue
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]