Roberts: Ohtani to Pitch, Possibly Hit in Next Start

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Shohei Ohtani will start against the Astros on Tuesday, with the manager leaning toward having the two-way superstar also hit in the lineup. The announcement follows Ohtani's dominant pitching performance against the Mets last week, where he struck out 10 batters in six innings while being held out of the lineup as a hitter.

Ohtani's decision to focus solely on pitching against the Mets marked the first time since May 2021 that he didn't hit while starting on the mound. The Dodgers are still determining the best approach for Ohtani's two-way role throughout the season. tbzikra.com