Overview

• Ohtani’s first inning back featured 28 pitches with 16 strikes, a run allowed on two hits and a wild pitch despite fastballs topping 100 mph.
• The two-way star said he felt good physically but was unsatisfied with his control and eager for his next appearance.
• Manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani could pitch Saturday or Sunday in Washington on a flexible, week-long schedule rather than a strict seven-day reset.
• Roberts was ejected during the Padres series after arguing that a hit-by-pitch on Ohtani was intentional, underscoring heightened rivalry tensions.
• Dodgers rotation depth is improving as Tyler Glasnow threw live batting practice and Emmet Sheehan logged successful rehab outings following Tommy John surgery.