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Ohtani to Open Dodgers Return With Three-Inning Stint Versus Twins

The Dodgers’ phased plan pairs him with Dustin May for a three-inning opener, projecting full starts by mid-August.

Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will continue the slow buildup of his return to the mound. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani is expected to throw three innings on Monday night, maybe increasing to four innings in his next two outings after that. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
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Overview

  • Ohtani will make his sixth start on Monday, July 21, at Dodger Stadium against Minnesota and pitch three innings before handing off to Dustin May.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said the goal is to stretch Ohtani to four innings in upcoming outings as part of a cautious build toward full nine-inning games.
  • In five starts since resuming mound work, Ohtani has posted a 1.00 ERA over nine innings while striking out 10 and issuing two walks.
  • Blake Snell is scheduled for his third rehab appearance on Sunday with Triple-A Oklahoma City, aiming to mirror Ohtani’s incremental workload by going three innings and later four.
  • Ohtani’s National League-leading 32 homers and .987 OPS at the plate enhance the Dodgers’ depth as they hold first place in the NL West amid rotation injuries.