Overview

• Ohtani has completed two one‐inning starts with a combined 46 pitches and four strikeouts in his return from Tommy John surgery
• Los Angeles is following a gradual workload plan for his mound outings and has not set a timetable for expanding him to multiple innings
• In his second outing against the Nationals he threw 12 strikes in 18 pitches and displayed improved command and efficiency
• Roberts signaled he may move Ohtani out of the leadoff spot on the days he pitches to give him more time to transition between roles
• The Dodgers are exploring bullpen reinforcements such as flamethrower Ryan Helsley to bolster relief depth while their rotation regains health