Dodgers adjust Ohtani's schedule, making All-Star Game pitching unlikely

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it is “hard to imagine” that Shohei Ohtani will pitch in the upcoming All‑Star Game after his club altered the star’s schedule to better manage his workload. The adjustment, announced earlier this week, reduces Ohtani’s pitching appearances and limits his innings in the weeks leading up to the midsummer showcase, a move intended to preserve his health given his dual responsibilities as a hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels.

Roberts’ comments come as MLB officials finalize the All‑Star roster and the league continues to monitor the usage of two‑way players. While Ohtani remains a candidate for the All‑Star roster on both sides of the ball, the Dodgers’ schedule change underscores the growing caution teams are exercising with high‑impact athletes. The league will confirm the final pitching lineup for the game later this month.