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Shohei Ohtani to make next start Monday as Dodgers aim for longer outings from two-way superstar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar progresses toward longer outings after elbow surgery. He'll open with three innings against the Minnesota Twins in his sixth start before giving way to Dustin May, manager Dave Roberts said. Ohtani also pitched three innings in his last start at San Francisco last Saturday. He allowed one hit, struck out four and walked one on 36 pitches. The right-hander has a 1.00 ERA, having pitched nine innings total this season. Roberts said Friday that Ohtani will have a multi-inning partner for at least a few more starts. He didn't pitch at all last season, his first with the Dodgers. 'My assumption is that we get up to four innings and then probably a repeat of four,' Roberts said. 'At that point then it's probably a normal game.' The Dodgers begin the second half atop the NL West standings and optimistic about getting reinforcements to bolster their injury-riddled pitching staff. While Ohtani played in the All-Star game in Atlanta this week, Roki Sasaki (shoulder) worked out over the break. 'Everything I hear has been positive,' Roberts said. 'Hopefully, we can keep building him up and face some hitters and get him out there competing again.' Sasaki's velocity has reached 90 mph and 'that's pretty good intensity right there,' Roberts said. Blake Snell (shoulder) is set to make his third rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He'll pitch three innings with an eventual goal of going four innings. ___ AP MLB:
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12-07-2025
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Next rehab steps for the Blakes
Tyler Glasnow returned to the Dodgers rotation this week and pitched well with five strong innings on Wednesday. The idea of Blake Snell rejoining him soon gained steam this week with two scoreless innings and four strikeouts for Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, the first of what will be at least a few rehab starts. Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that Snell's next start would be Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League, when the ACL Dodgers are playing the Guardians at Goodyear Ballpark. Sonja Chen at has more. During the major league All-Star break, the top four minor league affiliates are also off until Friday, leaving Arizona as the best option for Snell. Advertisement Blake Treinen is also on a rehab assignment, having pitched a perfect inning on Wednesday night for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He'll pitch again for the Comets on Saturday, Roberts said. With several right-handed relievers getting injured this season, including Treinen's right forearm tightness, Evan Phillips having Tommy John surgery, and Michael Kopech having surgery to repair a torn meniscus, the Dodgers have leaned heavily on its left-handed relievers. Bill Plunkett at the Orange County Register has more on Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer, Anthony Banda, et al. Shohei Ohtani has the best-selling jersey in all of baseball this season, just as he did for the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons, Major League Baseball announced on Friday. Ohtani, who also had the top-selling jersey from the end of the World Series through opening day this year. In jersey sales since opening day this year, Ohtani has the top-selling jersey. Aaron Judge is second followed by Dodgers Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts third and fourth, respectively. The other Dodger in the top 20 of 2025 jersey sales is Clayton Kershaw at No. 20. Advertisement Associated Press has the full list of top-20 players in jersey sales. More from
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10-07-2025
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Dodgers reportedly not interested in $260 million Cardinals All-Star
The Los Angeles Dodgers have needs to address at the trade deadline. Their pitching staff has been hit hard by injuries. Their starting rotation in particular has been dealt blow after blow, with Blake Snell, Tony Gonsolin, Gavin Stone and Roki Sasaki all on the injured list. Advertisement That will likely be the biggest need they hope to address at the deadline, as most other areas of the roster are more or less set. But that doesn't mean they won't add in other areas. When answering a question about the Dodgers potentially acquiring Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals, Jim Bowden of The Athletic threw cold water on the idea, stating that Los Angeles is already set at third base. "The Dodgers say no because they're not taking on Arenado's contract at this point in his career and they're happy with Max Muncy, who is on the injured list but expected to return from his bone bruise well before the end of the regular season," Bowden wrote. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Advertisement The Dodgers had interest in Arenado back in 2023 when the Cardinals were in the middle of a trade deadline sale. However, the Cardinals chose to hold onto Arenado. Arenado is owed $74 million from this year to the end of his contract in 2027. While Muncy is a free agent at the end of the season, the Dodgers can easily re-sign him and have him remain at third base. In all likelihood, the Cardinals are going to be stuck with Arenado through the end of his contract. While the 10-time Gold Glove winner provides elite defense at third base, his offense has declined significantly. The star third baseman is hitting .244/.303/.389 with 10 home runs, 41 RBI and a .692 OPS. Advertisement The Dodgers will more than likely choose to upgrade their pitching staff at the trade deadline, as their lineup is mostly set, especially with Muncy expected to return before the end of the season. More MLB: Wild Dodgers trade idea cuts ties with Andy Pages for 3-time All-Star closer
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09-07-2025
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Dodgers Make Blake Snell Decision After Missing Three Months
Dodgers Make Blake Snell Decision After Missing Three Months originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Left-handed starter Blake Snell is in his tenth major-league season and first with the Los Angeles Dodgers after debuting with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016. Advertisement The 32-year-old first reached his full potential in 2018 with Tampa Bay, winning his first Cy Young Award and earning his first All-Star appearance after posting an MLB-leading 1.89 ERA and 21 wins. He captured a second Cy Young in 2023 with the San Diego Padres. The Rays traded Snell to the Padres in 2020, where he spent three seasons before signing with the San Francisco Giants in 2024. After opting out of that deal, he inked a five-year, $182 million contract with Los Angeles this past offseason. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Early in April, Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation; by May, he'd moved to the 60-day IL after experiencing discomfort following a bullpen session. Advertisement Before a matchup with the Houston Astros, manager Dave Roberts said Snell will face hitters for two innings tomorrow, and if he responds well, a rehab assignment should follow. Snell's last outing for the Dodgers came April 2 versus the Atlanta Braves. In two 2025 starts, he posted a 1–0 record, struck out four over nine innings and surrendered two earned runs. As Los Angeles sits at 56–33 atop the NL West, Snell figures to be an important piece down the stretch. His veteran presence and postseason experience should shore up a rotation that's missed his innings, giving the Dodgers another weapon in their push for back-to-back championships. Advertisement Related: Dodgers Make Move After Max Muncy Injury Related: Dodgers Make Decision After Max Muncy Injury News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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09-07-2025
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Dodgers Announce Blake Snell Update Before Brewers Game
Dodgers Announce Blake Snell Update Before Brewers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Left-handed starting pitcher Blake Snell is in his first season as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers after signing a $182 million, five-year contract this past offseason. Advertisement Snell was drafted in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays and made his big-league debut in 2016. Over his ten-year MLB career, Snell has spent time with the Rays, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, collecting two Cy Young Awards (2018, 2023) and earning one All-Star selection before landing in L.A. He owns a lifetime 3.18 ERA in 213 starts and has recorded 1,372 strikeouts. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7)Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images In 2025, Snell has been sidelined since early April with left shoulder inflammation. The injury occurred during his second start of the season on April 6 and was retroactively placed on the 15-day injured list beginning April 3 before being transferred to the 60-day IL. Advertisement After a successful bullpen session earlier this week—and with manager Dave Roberts noting a rehab assignment would follow if he responded well—the Dodgers announced today before the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers that Snell will begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday. Los Angeles's pitching staff has been decimated by injuries this season. The club enters Wednesday on a five-game losing streak and has leaned heavily on its bullpen this season, underscoring how vital it is to get Snell and other starters back in the rotation. Snell was outstanding down the stretch for San Francisco in 2024, posting a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts and striking out 145 batters over 104 innings. Advertisement Related: Dodgers Make Blake Snell Decision After Missing Three Months Related: Dodgers' Dave Roberts Announces Tyler Glasnow News After Missing Two Months This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.