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Player Utilization Lineup Decisions Pitching Strategy Rotation Changes Opener Strategy Dave Roberts Substitutions Injury Impact Closer-by-Committee Alex Cora Pressure Situations Dodgers Focus on Present Starting Pitchers Decision Making Aaron Boone Interim Manager Playoff Strategy Mets vs Braves Postseason Strategy High-Leverage Situations Bullpen Usage Workload Management

Ohtani’s 30‑Pitch Bullpen Seen as Encouraging but Dodgers Offer No Return Date

The side session signals recovery from left‑knee irritation and informs a staged ramp‑up to protect his pitching role and long‑term availability.

McLean Escapes 42‑Pitch Second Inning and Exits After Four as Mets Win 7-5

Angels Place O’Hoppe on IL, Designate Romano for Assignment

Royals Place Lucas Erceg on 15-Day IL, Adjust Bullpen Roles