Shohei Ohtani cleared for Friday start before All-Star break

Dodgers star will pitch despite recent biceps concern.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 81 min read

Shohei Ohtani is still lined up to make his last start before the All-Star break on Friday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts Via @Alden_Gonzalez on X

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.

Sources

@Alden_Gonzalez 2026-07-08T20:09:15.432450+00:00

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