The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently taking on the Athletics this week. On Monday, the Dodgers defeated the Athletics (in West Sacramento).
Justin Wrobleski is slated to start on Tuesday evening, and Shohei Ohtani was supposed to start on Wednesday. However, the Dodgers have announced that Shohei will not start in his regular slot in the rotation, and instead, his start day will be pushed back.
Dodgers Push Back Shohei Ohtani’s Start to Friday
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 29: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers trots around the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Athletics in the top of the six inning at Sutter Health Park on June 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Per multiple reports from team reporters, Shohei Ohtani will start on Friday instead of tomorrow.
It’s unclear why, but a possible reason could be due to Sutter Health Park’s friendly hitter environment.
Shohei Ohtani’s 2026 Season
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 29: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers gets showered with sunflower seeds by Teoscar Hernandez #37 after Ohtani hit a three-run home run against the Athletics in the top of the six inning at Sutter Health Park on June 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Shohei Ohtani should run away with his fifth (and 4X in a row) MVP award this season.
His pitching statistics are amazing. Ohtani’s ERA sits at 1.58 over 79.2 innings with 86 strikeouts and a WHIP of 0.904.
His hitting stats? Equally as impressive. Ohtani is batting .297 with 18 HRs, 50 RBI, 60 RS, and an OPS+ of 166.
He’s simply a video game ‘create a player,’ and the Dodgers are so unbelievably lucky to have him in their organization.
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