What happened: Shohei Ohtani will forgo future appearances on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The decision focuses on keeping him available for the postseason.
Why it matters: Limiting his pitching workload ensures he remains in the designated hitter role daily. This caution follows an incident earlier this year when Ohtani was forced out with an injury.
By the numbers: The Dodgers score 5.2 runs per game while allowing 3.7 this season.
What to watch: The front office continues to evaluate the pitching market ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.