Dodgers adjust Shohei Ohtani's schedule, set to start Friday vs. Padres
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday and will now pitch on Friday against the Padres. The Los Angeles Dodgers made this adjustment to manage Ohtani's workload during a demanding stretch of 13 games in 13 days. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that the decision was not due to any injury concerns. In the meantime, the Dodgers will use a bullpen game against the Athletics on Wednesday, followed by Roki Sasaki scheduled for Thursday. This updated plan allows Ohtani to potentially participate in the All-Star Game later this month.
- •Ohtani will pitch on Friday against the Padres.
- •Dodgers play a bullpen game on Wednesday vs. Athletics.
- •Roki Sasaki is set to start Thursday against the Padres.
- •Ohtani remains lined up for two starts before the All-Star break.
- •The decision is part of workload management, not injury-related.
- 2:02 AMESPN MLB — Ohtani start moved to Friday as Dodgers cite rest
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani skipping pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani scratched from Wednesday start, will pitch Friday vs. Padres
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Changing Shohei Ohtani Start Date for Padres Series
"The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wanted to make sure that the Japanese sensation got a break. Ohtani is slated to pitch in San Diego on Friday.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani's Wednesday start back to Friday against the San Diego Padres. The post Dodgers Changing Shohei Ohtani Start Date for Padres Series appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"SACRAMENTO — The Dodgers have adjusted Shohei Ohtani's pitching schedule, scratching him from his planned start on Wednesday and pushing him back to Friday night against the Padres.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 1, 2026, 2:02 AMOhtani start moved to Friday as Dodgers cite rest
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 12:47 AMShohei Ohtani skipping pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest
The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wanted to make sure that the Japanese sensation got a break. Ohtani is slated to pitch in San Diego on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 12:07 AMShohei Ohtani scratched from Wednesday start, will pitch Friday vs. Padres
SACRAMENTO — The Dodgers have adjusted Shohei Ohtani's pitching schedule, scratching him from his planned start on Wednesday and pushing him back to Friday night against the Padres.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 11:05 PMDodgers Changing Shohei Ohtani Start Date for Padres Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani's Wednesday start back to Friday against the San Diego Padres. The post Dodgers Changing Shohei Ohtani Start Date for Padres Series appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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