Dave Roberts confirms Shohei Ohtani will hit during Wednesday start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Shohei Ohtani will hit while pitching on June 3 in Arizona. Ohtani has had recent success, hitting leadoff home runs in his last two pitching starts. This decision follows discussions on his role during game days and arises after he has struggled at the plate in recent games. The shift in approach suggests a renewed confidence in Ohtani's ability to contribute as both a hitter and pitcher for the Dodgers.
- •Ohtani is pitching again on June 3 against Arizona.
- •He has hit two home runs in his last two pitching starts.
- •Ohtani is 0-for-17 in his last five games at the plate.
- •Roberts had previously considered having Ohtani focus solely on pitching.
- •This will be the third consecutive week Ohtani hits during his pitching starts.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts makes telling Shohei Ohtani decision after dominant Dodgers outing
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Dave Roberts makes final Shohei Ohtani decision on start-day pitching, hitting plan
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a notable decision regarding Shohei Ohtani after the superstar's latest dominant pitching performance against Arizona.
"The Dodgers have had some time to think about what it best for Shohei Ohtani on starting days. It seems like Dave Roberts is going back to his old ways.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:02 PMDave Roberts makes telling Shohei Ohtani decision after dominant Dodgers outing
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a notable decision regarding Shohei Ohtani after the superstar's latest dominant pitching performance against Arizona.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:46 AMDodgers' Dave Roberts makes final Shohei Ohtani decision on start-day pitching, hitting plan
The Dodgers have had some time to think about what it best for Shohei Ohtani on starting days. It seems like Dave Roberts is going back to his old ways.
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