Shohei Ohtani said tonight he is "most likely" not going to pitch any more this season and is "focusing on hitting movin Via @Alden_Gonzalez on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani will focus on hitting moving forward. He expects the narrower role to improve his overall performance.

Why it matters: Ohtani's outlook leaves the Dodgers planning around him as a hitter. His return to pitching this season remains unlikely.

What to watch: Watch whether the hitting-only focus produces the improvement Ohtani expects.

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