What happened: Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his final start before the All-Star break on Friday. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed the timeline, adding that Ohtani's recent biceps tightness has not been a problem.
Why it matters: The confirmation secures his spot in the rotation entering the midseason intermission. It also alleviates concerns over his pitching arm after he missed a weekend turn.
By the numbers: The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 60-33 record this season, outscoring opponents by an average of 5.3 to 3.6 runs per game.
What to watch: Ohtani will take the mound Friday to close out the first half of the season.