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Ohtani Slated to Pitch Saturday in Kansas City as Dodgers Pace His Return

Leading National League All-Star voting with a standout bat, he continues to drive the Dodgers' offense.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to a walk off solo home run by Will Smith #16 in the bottom of the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • He is set to make his next mound appearance on Saturday, June 28, at Kauffman Stadium against the Kansas City Royals.
  • He has made two one-inning starts since his mound return, striking out a total of two batters and allowing one run.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team will maintain an open-ended schedule to cautiously increase his pitching workload.
  • At the plate, Ohtani leads National League All-Star voting and is expected to start as the designated hitter.
  • Roberts has ruled out using him on the mound in the All-Star Game and left the Home Run Derby decision to the pitcher-hitter himself.