{"id":76609,"date":"2025-07-06T08:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=76609"},"modified":"2025-07-06T08:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:45:56","slug":"report-dodgers-dave-roberts-keeps-it-real-about-shohei-ohtanis-pitching-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=76609","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Dodgers\u2019 Dave Roberts keeps it real about Shohei Ohtani\u2019s pitching future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was honest about his outlook on star Shohei Ohtani returning to a full-time pitching role.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Roberts-keeps-it-real-about-Shohei-Ohtanis-pitching-future.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) waits next to manager Dave Roberts (30) for his turn to bat during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a crucial update on Shohei Ohtani when it comes to his pitching availability.<\/p>\n<p>Ohtani did not pitch for the entire 2024 season after undergoing elbow surgery September 2023. He remained active as a hitter, which he kept doing until he finally returned to the mound this season on June 16. He also made two additional appearances, showing his progress as he returns to his elite pitching form.<\/p>\n<p>Roberts gave an update on Ohtani&#8217;s timeline ahead of the Dodgers&#8217; matchup against the Houston Astros on Saturday. He understands why people ask him about the star taking part in five innings on the mound, but\u00a0said the answer remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople always ask when is he going to get to be a regular starter to the five innings. I don\u2019t know that answer,\u201d Roberts said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col items-center gap-5 px-5 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden h-[300px]\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1941653299071258807&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fmlb%2Flos-angeles-dodgers%2Fdodgers-news-dave-roberts-keeps-it-real-shohei-ohtani-pitching-future&amp;sessionId=9b95c97025c0e85d4afb6d0e172eb4c4890230b8&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1941653299071258807\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute bottom-0 h-20 w-full bg-gradient-to-t from-white dark:from-black\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0next for Dave Roberts, Dodgers<\/strong><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3438590\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3438590\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3438590\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Roberts-keeps-it-real-about-Shohei-Ohtanis-pitching-future-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Roberts-keeps-it-real-about-Shohei-Ohtanis-pitching-future-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Roberts-keeps-it-real-about-Shohei-Ohtanis-pitching-future-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Roberts-keeps-it-real-about-Shohei-Ohtanis-pitching-future-1.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Roberts-keeps-it-real-about-Shohei-Ohtanis-pitching-future-1.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Roberts-keeps-it-real-about-Shohei-Ohtanis-pitching-future-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" alt=\"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) and designated hitter player Shohei Ohtani (17),relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) and catcher Will Smith (16) celebrate defeating the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3438590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shohei Ohtani made his fourth appearance on the mound, but the Dodgers lost 6-4 to the Astros.<\/p>\n<p>Ohtani was on the mound for two innings, striking out three batters while conceding one hit. The Dodgers rightfully remain careful with his health as a pitcher, knowing his importance in the offense as well.<\/p>\n<p>Despite taking a 2-0 lead after the first two innings, Houston outscored Los Angeles 6-2 for the remainder of the contest. The hosts fell short of producing many runs on the board, only going 9-for-36 in their total at-bats.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles fell to a 56-34 record on the season but remain first in the NL West Division standings. They are 7.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres and 8.5 games ahead of San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers will prepare for the series finale against the Astros. The contest will take place on July 6 at 4:10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was honest about his outlook on star Shohei Ohtani returning to a full-time pitching role. 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