Dave Roberts Provides Update on Shohei Ohtani After HBP

Q: What injury did Shohei Ohtani sustain after being hit by a pitch?

Shohei Ohtani sustained a bruise on his right shoulder after being hit by a 94 mph sinker.

Q: When will Shohei Ohtani pitch again after being hit?

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch in the series finale on Wednesday.

Q: What did Dave Roberts say about Shohei Ohtani's condition?

Dave Roberts expressed relief that Ohtani only has a bruise and is glad he gets a little extra rest before his next start.

Q: How did Shohei Ohtani react after being hit by the pitch?

Shohei Ohtani reacted with a loud response after being hit by the pitch in the first inning.

Apr 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after a foul ball in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Shohei Ohtani will still be able to make his start after getting plunked Monday.

Ohtani wore a 94 mph sinker off of his right shoulder in the first inning, inducing a loud reaction from the reigning MVP. Roberts stated Ohtani just has a bruise and will still be able to pitch when his turn comes in the series finale Wednesday, though he’s glad the star gets a little extra rest.

“I’m happy he’s not pitching tomorrow,” Roberts said, per the California Post’s Jack Harris.

Ohtani stayed in the game for the Dodgers following the hit by pitch, and eventually scored. He went 0-for-4 on the day, though it didn’t matter much as the Dodgers cruised to a 4-0 win on the back of eight scoreless innings from Justin Wrobleski.

How Important is Shohei Ohtani Staying Healthy for the Dodgers?

It should go without saying that Ohtani is the Dodgers’ most important player, as he has won the NL MVP unanimously in both of his full seasons with the Dodgers.

Despite a slow start this season, Ohtani has a .943 OPS with five home runs—which ties him with Andy Pages for the most on the team—and 10 RBIs. The first inning HBP also extended his on-base streak to 47 games, which is the longest streak by a Japanese-born player in MLB history and is just 11 games shy of Duke Snider’s Dodgers and National League record of 58-games.

On top of his offense, the two-way star has been a force on the mound early in the 2026 season.

He’s pitched 12 innings across two outings this season, striking out eight batters and allowing a staggeringly low .119 opposing batting average. He hasn’t allowed an earned run all season, though an unearned run came across in his most recent outing.

Who Will Shohei Ohtani Start Against Wednesday?

Ohtani’s start comes Wednesday against the New York Mets, marking the final game of their three-game set in Los Angeles. The right-hander will face Clay Holmes on Jackie Robinson Day, who has historically had some success against the Dodgers.

Holmes has allowed 10 hits in 40 at-bats against the Dodgers, logging nine strikeouts in the process.

Ohtani should have a good day against the Mets, as they’ve had extreme struggles on offense since Juan Soto landed on the injured list. They’ve failed to score a run in three of their last four games, and will have to overcome their difficulties against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Tuesday’s game before facing Ohtani.

The second game of the Dodgers’ series against the Mets comes Monday at 7:10 p.m. PT.

Are you relieved to hear the good news about Shohei Ohtani?