Overview

• Ohtani struck out six of 11 batters in his latest rehab outing, spreading 44 pitches across three simulated innings.
• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasizes protecting Ohtani’s long-term health through a cautious ramp-up rather than rushing him back to the mound.
• The club envisions limited spot starts of two to three innings when he returns after the All-Star break.
• A rotation crippled by injuries — including Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Tony Gonsolin — has increased the stakes of his two-way availability.
• The Dodgers’ front office and medical staff hold final authority on his activation based on continued rehab progress.