Overview

• Manager Dave Roberts confirmed a five-inning cap per outing for Ohtani and said extending him to six innings is unlikely this season.
• Through nine pitching appearances, Ohtani has compiled a 3.47 ERA and 32 strikeouts over 23 2/3 innings as he progresses from single-inning stints to multi-inning work.
• The Dodgers abandoned an initial plan to remove him after four innings in a recent outing when he excelled in the fourth inning.
• The workload plan is designed to protect Ohtani’s reconstructed elbow and shoulder while preserving his contributions as a hitter.
• Los Angeles will monitor any signs of fatigue to prevent setbacks that could impact its position as the playoff race tightens.