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Ohtani Slated to Pitch Sunday as Dodgers Strengthen NL West Lead

Manager Dave Roberts is foregoing a fixed rest interval to gradually build Ohtani’s innings after a promising return

Jun 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) bats against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Dodgers officially announced Ohtani will start against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, June 22.
  • In his June 15 return versus the Padres, he delivered one inning, allowing two hits and one earned run.
  • Dave Roberts said there is no strict seven-day rest rule and plans to incrementally increase Ohtani’s pitching workload.
  • Los Angeles leads the NL West at 46–29, holding a 4.5-game edge despite injuries to starters Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
  • Ohtani has bolstered the lineup with a .292 batting average and 25 home runs, and he faces a Nationals team on an 11-game skid.