Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to manage Shohei Ohtani carefully during the 2026 baseball season. After his elbow surgery in 2023, the team aims to ensure his health by providing more rest between his pitching starts.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers are aiming for their third consecutive World Series title.
- Shohei Ohtani had surgery on his elbow in September 2023 and did not pitch in 2024.
- He pitched 14 regular-season games in 2025.
- The Dodgers will start Ohtani less frequently to keep him healthy.
- He may have six days between pitching starts instead of the usual five.
- Ohtani felt better physically during his first start of 2026 compared to last year.
- The Dodgers have a strong pitching lineup to support Ohtani, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow.
- Edwin Diaz has joined the team as a closer to reduce pressure on starters.
