Dodgers' rotation changes likely sideline Ohtani for All-Star Game pitching duties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game due to a shift in the Dodgers’ pitching rotation. Originally set to start on July 3, Ohtani has been moved to a July 7 game against the Padres, pushing his next start to July 10 versus the Diamondbacks. With only three days of rest before the All-Star Game on July 14 and a history of knee inflammation, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed a preference to provide Ohtani extra rest. Despite this, Ohtani remains a key figure in the All-Star roster, receiving the most fan votes and competing as a designated hitter.
- •Ohtani pushed to July 7 start against Padres due to rotation shuffle.
- •Dodgers' next game is July 10 against the Diamondbacks.
- •All-Star Game scheduled for July 14 in Philadelphia.
- •Ohtani leads NL in on-base percentage and is among top performers.
- •Roberts confirms focus on Ohtani's rest and health.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game after the Dodgers adjust his schedule
- 3:05 AMESPN — Ohtani unlikely to pitch in ASG due to schedule
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in MLB All-Star Game with Dodgers' pitching rotation shuffle
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it's "hard to imagine" Shohei Ohtani pitching in the All-Star Game after the team pushed his next start back to Friday, July 10, to manage his workload.
"An adjustment made by Los Angeles Dodgers to his schedule will likely hold superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani off of the All-Star Game mound.
"Pitching on July 3, then July 10, Ohtani would only have three days of rest before the July 14 All-Star Game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 3:12 AMShohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game after the Dodgers adjust his schedule
An adjustment made by Los Angeles Dodgers to his schedule will likely hold superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani off of the All-Star Game mound.
- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 3:05 AMOhtani unlikely to pitch in ASG due to schedule
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it's "hard to imagine" Shohei Ohtani pitching in the All-Star Game after the team pushed his next start back to Friday, July 10, to manage his workload.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:45 AMShohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in MLB All-Star Game with Dodgers' pitching rotation shuffle
Pitching on July 3, then July 10, Ohtani would only have three days of rest before the July 14 All-Star Game.
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