05/12/26 20:15: Dodgers News Update
Last updated: May 12, 2026 8:15 PM PDT
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Dodgers Plan to Rest Shohei Ohtani‘s Bat in Hopes of Snapping Extended Slump
CONFIRMEDThe Dodgers are giving Shohei Ohtani a breather with the bat, hoping some rest will help him break out of his prolonged slump, per Katie Woo at The New York Times. This is the team making an active decision rather than just riding it out — a sign they’re taking the cold stretch seriously without panicking. Ohtani went 0-for-5 in the most recent loss to the Giants, and the front office clearly thinks a mental and physical reset is the right call. I like the move. Pressing harder when nothing’s falling rarely fixes anything.
Source(s): Katie Woo (The New York Times) | First reported: May 12, 2026
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