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Dodgers' Dave Roberts adjusts Shohei Ohtani's schedule as career-worst slump continues
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani is experiencing a significant slump, with a recent performance of 4-for-36 and his last home run on April 26. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts is adjusting Ohtani's schedule to address these struggles.
Key points
- Shohei Ohtani is struggling with a 4-for-36 batting performance.
- His last home run was hit on April 26.
- Dave Roberts is making adjustments to Ohtani's schedule.
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Dodgers' Dave Roberts adjusts Shohei Ohtani's schedule as career-worst slump continues originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been struggling lately, but that is simply part of a long baseball season. However, no player on the roster is struggling more than Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani is the face of the Dodgers, and there is no denying that. But over the last couple of weeks, his production at the plate has been unusually underwhelming — worse than at any other point in his career.
“Shohei Ohtani, 0-for-3 with two groundouts and a strikeout tonight, is navigating a 4-for-36. His last home run was April 26. His slash line is down to .777. The last time his OPS started with a 7 this late in the year: 2022,” ESPN’s Alden Gonzales posted.
Ohtani’s slump has reached the point where manager Dave Roberts is planning to give him some sort of off day later this week.
“Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani won’t hit either Wednesday (his start date on the mound) or Thursday as he continues to scuffle at the plate,” The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya wrote.
Q&A
What is Shohei Ohtani's current batting performance?
Shohei Ohtani is currently 4-for-36 at the plate, with his last home run hit on April 26.
How is Dave Roberts responding to Ohtani's slump?
Dave Roberts is adjusting Shohei Ohtani's schedule in an effort to help him overcome his career-worst slump.
When did Shohei Ohtani last hit a home run?
Shohei Ohtani's last home run was on April 26.