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Shohei Ohtani to Make Second Start Sunday as Dodgers Maintain NL West Lead

Los Angeles aims to integrate Ohtani carefully into a pitching staff grappling with multiple injuries.

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

  • Ohtani allowed one earned run on two hits in his June 16 comeback, throwing 28 pitches including a 100.2 mph fastball.
  • He is scheduled to start on Sunday, June 22, against the Washington Nationals after Clayton Kershaw and Dustin May on Friday and Saturday.
  • Manager Dave Roberts has ruled out a strict seven-day rest rule and will monitor Ohtani’s workload as he recovers from Tommy John revision surgery.
  • The Dodgers lead the NL West at 46–29, holding a 4.5-game cushion over the Giants and Padres thanks to MLB’s top-scoring offense.
  • Los Angeles’s rotation depth has been tested by injuries, with Blake Snell’s return delayed and Emmet Sheehan stepping in alongside Ohtani.