On Monday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers opened up their series with the Houston Astros in Texas.
The Dodgers won by a score of 8-3.
Shohei Ohtani finished with two walks, one RBI and two runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision
GettyShohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers shatters his bat in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
On Tuesday, Ohtani will take the mound as the team’s pitcher.
However, Dave Roberts revealed that he will be out of the starting lineup as a hitter.
Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register wrote: “#Dodgers Shohei Ohtani will pitch and not hit Tuesday. Dave Roberts said he made the decision during the game Monday. Body language and quality of at-bats from Ohtani during the game convinced him to “take that off his plate” for a day”
Ohtani is currently batting .240 with 30 hits, six home runs, 14 RBI’s and 23 runs in his first 33 games.
He is in his third season playing for the Dodgers.
Jack Harris of The California Post added: “Dave Roberts said pregame he was gonna have Shohei Ohtani DH during his pitching start tomorrow But after tonight’s game, he said they’re gonna change course and just have Ohtani pitch Ohtani had a couple walks tonight, but went hitless again and is 0-for-17 in last 5 games”
But after tonight’s game, he said they’re gonna change course and just have Ohtani pitch
Ohtani had a couple walks tonight, but went hitless again and is 0-for-17 in last 5 games
As a pitcher this season, Ohtani has gone 2-1 with a 0.60 ERA in five games.
The MLB wrote (on May 4): “José Soriano: 42.2 IP, 49 Ks, 0.84 ERA Shohei Ohtani: 30 IP, 34 Ks, 0.60 ERA Your AL and NL Pitchers of the Month for March/April!”
Your AL and NL Pitchers of the Month for March/April!
Dodgers Right Now
GettyShohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on April 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Despite winning each of their last two games, the Dodgers have been in somewhat of a slump over the last few weeks.
They are still the first-place team in the National League West with a 22-13 record in 35 games.
On the road, the Dodgers have gone 10-7 in 17 games away from Los Angeles.
Following their series with the Astros, they will head home to host the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Astros Right Now
GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts during an at bat in the game against the Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park on April 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The Astros have had a slow start to the season.
They are the fourth-place team in the American League West with a 14-22 record in 36 games.
At home, the Astros have gone 8-9 in 17 games.
Following the Dodgers, they will head on the road to visit the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Astros Game