Overview
- Manager Dave Roberts said he will hold Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup for one game this week to help him regroup.
- Ohtani is 7-for-43 since his April 26 home run, posting a .163/.294/.209 line with no homers over 13 games.
- In his first season back as a full-time pitcher and hitter since 2023, Roberts has skipped his at-bats in three of his six starts to reduce his workload.
- Coaches are tweaking his routine, moving batting practice after his bullpen session following reports that the old order left him tired.
- The Dodgers added outfielder Alek Thomas and designated Michael Siani for assignment as they sit second in the NL West at 24-17.