The Dodgers pitching staff has suffered a lot of blows this season, and now a 26-year-old rookie is getting his chance to prove he can pitch in the rotation.

In the last season that he pitched in 2023, Ohtani had a 3.13 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and a 10-5 record, helping him earn a second AL MVP. Unfortunately, his season on the mound was cut short as he underwent surgery for a UCL tear in his right elbow in September. Since then, he's been on the road to recovery.

The former MVP has been known to play through injuries in the past, but he doesn't always have to go 100 percent if he wants to be an everyday player for Dave R

The Los Angeles Dodgers manager had a surprising message about the San Diego Padres star after a "disrespectful" move.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives pitcher Ben Casparius a huge shoutout for making a surprise start on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani could return to a major league mound in the next two weeks but Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki has paused his throwing program and is set for a lengthy layoff