What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong has raised his walk rate to 11.7% this season. Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching remains paused.
Why it matters: The pause comes with roughly a month remaining in the regular season. A 3.1-fWAR gap has opened during Ohtani’s mound absence.
By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong leads NL position players with 9.1 fWAR. His 11.7% walk rate has supported his revamped offensive profile.
What to watch: Watch for an update on Ohtani’s pitching timeline and whether Crow-Armstrong can sustain his production through September.