What happened: Shohei Ohtani's next start comes Wednesday, leaving him roughly 10 more turns in the rotation this season. At his current pace of about six innings per start, he projects to finish just shy of 150 innings for 2026.
Why it matters: No starting pitcher has ever won a Cy Young Award in a non-shortened season while throwing fewer than 150 innings. That threshold could shape how voters weigh Ohtani's candidacy if his workload lands below the historical bar.
By the numbers: Projected pace: 10 remaining starts x roughly 6 innings per start puts Ohtani just under the 150-inning mark for the season.
What to watch: Watch Ohtani's innings total over his remaining starts to see whether he clears or falls short of the 150-inning threshold.