05/19/26 07:35: Dodgers News Update
Last updated: May 19, 2026 7:35 AM PDT
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Dodgers Planning to Have Shohei Ohtani Hit During Pitching Start Against Padres
CONFIRMEDDave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers’ lineup for his pitching start Wednesday against the Padres at Petco Park — a break from the recent trend of giving him rest on days he pitches. Roberts said over the weekend “my expectation is he will hit” and reiterated that plan before Monday’s game, per DodgerBlue.com staff. We love seeing the full two-way Ohtani experience, and against San Diego in the series finale feels like the right spot to deploy it.
Source(s): Staff (DodgerBlue.com) | First reported: May 19, 2026
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