Ohtani To Start Tuesday; Diaz Expects Second-Half Return
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Los Angeles — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Shohei Ohtani will make his next pitching start Tuesday against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium, appearing on five days' rest rather than his customary six; Roberts cited Tyler Glasnow's 105‑pitch, eight‑scoreless‑inning start in San Francisco on Thursday as part of the scheduling decision.
On Sunday Ohtani also homered in a 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs, finishing 3-for-3 with an RBI and a steal; through four mound appearances this season for the Dodgers he is 2-0 with a 0.38 ERA across 24 innings. Separately, reliever Edwin Díaz underwent elbow surgery last week to remove five loose bodies and expects to return in the second half.
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Timeline
- 1. 2012: Edwin Díaz first signed as a professional (background reference).
- 2. 2023: Díaz had knee surgery after injury during the World Baseball Classic.
- 3. Last week: Díaz underwent elbow surgery to remove five loose bodies.
- 4. Thursday (week of announcement): Tyler Glasnow threw 105 pitches over eight scoreless innings in San Francisco.
- 5. Sunday: Ohtani homered for the Dodgers; Roberts announced Ohtani will start Tuesday against the Marlins.
Why it matters
If you're a Dodgers fan, Ohtani's performance is a big deal. He's pitching well and hitting home runs. Díaz's return could also boost the bullpen. Keep an eye on Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
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