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Shohei Ohtani excels on the mound amid Dodgers' Cy Young concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:37 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Shohei Ohtani excels on the mound amid Dodgers' Cy Young concerns

Summary

Shohei Ohtani continues to pitch well for the Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a 0.74 ERA over 61 innings this season. His recent performance included a strong outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3, where he struck out six in six innings. However, concerns remain about his overall workload as he competes for the Cy Young, trailing behind Cristopher Sanchez and Jacob Misiorowski in innings pitched and strikeouts. Dodgers' management is cautious about his usage, prioritizing his health for the postseason while balancing his pursuit of individual accolades. Ohtani's performance this season also keeps him firmly in contention for the National League MVP award.

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By the Numbers

•Ohtani has a 0.74 ERA and 6.0 innings per start in 10 games.
•He struck out six in six innings against the Diamondbacks on June 3.
•Ohtani is competing for the Cy Young but trails in innings pitched.
•Dodgers management is cautious with Ohtani's workload this season.
•Ohtani remains a strong candidate for the National League MVP.

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What they're saying

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The Dodgers are in a tough spot, with Shohei Ohtani pitching himself into the Cy Young race, but the team still needs him to be healthy for October.
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