What happened: Shohei Ohtani could start Sunday in Detroit if he responds well to Wednesday's throwing work. He faced live hitters Saturday, throwing 30 pitches across six simulated plate appearances.
Why it matters: Los Angeles entered Tuesday 80-51 and remains in contention for a first-round postseason bye. Adding another rotation option would give the Dodgers more flexibility during the stretch run.
By the numbers: Ohtani is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA through 14 starts and 85 2/3 innings this season.
What to watch: The Dodgers will assess Ohtani's response before setting their weekend rotation.