Shohei Ohtani aims to return to mound for Dodgers in MVP race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching for the Dodgers may be crucial in his MVP chase against Pete Crow-Armstrong. Ohtani helped snap a seven-game losing streak with a recent performance, but Crow-Armstrong's impressive season places him in a strong position for the award. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3, limiting his overall impact compared to Crow-Armstrong's strong defense and hitting. The race is tight as both players continue to make their cases for the National League MVP award before the regular season concludes.
- •Ohtani returned to help Dodgers win against Diamondbacks in extra innings.
- •He has 121 hits and a strong offensive season overall.
- •Crow-Armstrong has 127 hits and leads in defensive metrics.
- •Ohtani last pitched on July 3, impacting his MVP candidacy.
- •The MVP race is highly competitive as the season nears its end.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani might need to do one thing to win MVP over PCA
"This MVP race might all come down to one thing for Shohei Ohtani.
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