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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.

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.