Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Although he started a game in the World Series last year, and was 4-1 with a 2.86 ERA this season, the Dodgers had not committed to giving the right-hander the ball every fifth or sixth day until this week.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have experienced more pitching injuries than any other team in baseball this season. The starting rotation is starting to look the Island of Misfit Toys, and it can change at a moment's notice.
Dodgers Set to Receive Major Rotation Boost After Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A day after All-Star Tyler Glasnow pitched a “very promising” simulated game, the Los Angeles Dodgers are anticipating the return of another top arm to their starting rotation.
Shohei Ohtani's live batting practice sessions have attracted the attention of his teammates and opposing players alike. But his buildup as a pitcher could soon give way to the real show. Ohtani will
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Dodgers Way on MSNDodgers' optimism for injured starters could be the kiss of death at trade deadlineThe Dodgers are eternally optimistic when it comes to injuries, even if fans find it very hard to buy. Best case scenario, they get all of Snell, Glasnow, Sasaki, and Ohtani back and looking good in the two weeks between the All-Star break and the deadline, but what if they don't?
Glasnow, sidelined since late April, has resumed throwing and said he expects to throw another bullpen session later this week. He said his shoulder feels “really good.”
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Sunday that Ohtani will throw another simulated game in the coming days that could "potentially" be his last one.