Yankees host Dodgers as Shohei Ohtani likely DHs this weekend

The New York Yankees will host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series starting Friday at Yankee Stadium. Gerrit Cole is set to pitch against Roki Sasaki in the opener. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani, who is recovering from knee inflammation, is expected to serve as the designated hitter throughout the series despite not pitching. The matchups feature notable pitchers and will be broadcast nationally, showcasing the competition between these two prominent franchises in Major League Baseball.

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