Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Monday against the Minnesota Twins, with an expected three-inning start. Manager Dave Roberts outlined an early plan for Ohtani that includes two four-inning starts followed by two five-inning outings. With Tyler Glasnow, Emmet Sheehan, and Clayton Kershaw starting against the Brewers, Ohtani's next start was delayed. The Dodgers are content with using various pitchers, including Dustin May, as bulk innings pitchers following Ohtani's starts to manage workload and overall performance.
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start Monday in the series opener against the Minnesota Twins, expected to pitch three innings. This arrangement matches his outing on July 12.
The belief and early plan for Ohtani includes two consecutive starts of four innings each, followed by a pair of outings at five innings before changing the arrangement.
Dustin May is being inserted as a bulk innings pitcher following Ohtani's starts, as he has experience in that role, according to manager Dave Roberts.
The Dodgers' pitching plan for Ohtani's starts includes multiple pitchers taking on the bulk role, indicating depth in their rotation strategy.
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