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Dodgers Push Shohei Ohtani’s Start to Friday

Manager Dave Roberts said the change followed discussions with Ohtani and was driven by schedule and workload concerns while lingering knee soreness remained a factor.

Jun 30, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after drawing a walk during the sixth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani smiles after a play during a game, Image 2 shows Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Minnesota Twins

Overview

  • The Dodgers announced Tuesday that Ohtani will skip his scheduled Wednesday pitching start in West Sacramento and instead take the mound Friday at Dodger Stadium against the San Diego Padres.
  • Ohtani will still be in the lineup as the designated hitter Wednesday while the club plans a bullpen game to cover the vacated start.
  • Los Angeles recalled right-hander Wyatt Mills from Triple-A and designated Jonathan Hernández for assignment to reinforce the relief corps and clear a 40-man spot for the expected activation of Evan Phillips.
  • The timing gives Ohtani a season-high eight days between pitching appearances and responds to lingering left-knee soreness that Roberts said leaves him 'not 100 percent.'
  • The move also aligns Ohtani’s pre–All-Star break starts against division opponents and keeps open the possibility he could pitch in the All‑Star Game, with Roki Sasaki lined up to start Thursday to bridge to Friday.