Shohei Ohtani will pitch but not hit in the Dodgers' upcoming game against the Miami Marlins. This marks the second time this season he has pitched without hitting, following a similar situation against the New York Mets.
Key points
Shohei Ohtani will pitch but not hit against the Miami Marlins.
This is the second time this season Ohtani has pitched without hitting.
Ohtani had a strong performance against the New York Mets.
He was hit in the shoulder prior to the game against the Mets.
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Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) looks for a signal from his catcher before pitching to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) looks for a signal from his catcher before pitching to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Notably, Ohtani batted in his most recent start against the San Francisco Giants and had a great game on the mound, but went 0-for-4 at the dish.
Q&A
Why is Shohei Ohtani not hitting in the game against the Miami Marlins?
Shohei Ohtani is not hitting due to a new plan confirmed by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
How many times has Shohei Ohtani pitched without hitting this season?
Ohtani has pitched without hitting twice this season, including the upcoming game against the Marlins.
What was Shohei Ohtani's performance in his last pitching outing?
In his last pitching outing against the New York Mets, Ohtani allowed only one run on two hits over six innings.
What happened to Shohei Ohtani before his game against the New York Mets?
Ohtani was hit in the shoulder a couple of days before the game against the Mets, which influenced his playing status.
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A primary reason for concern regarding Ohtaniâs current condition is the amount of rest he has heading into Tuesdayâs start. He will have had just five days of rest come first pitch, which is likely a driving factor in the Dodgers reducing his workout.
Ahead of Mondayâs series-opening win against the Miami Marlins, Roberts said he hopes Ohtani isnât too worried about what the Dodgers should do on days when he pitches.
âHopefully he doesnât put too much weight into it,â Roberts said. âI donât talk to him too much about it, to be quite honest. But he is well aware of whatâs being said about him. But again, I think right now, all heâs thinking about is today. And then at some point in time Iâll have a conversation with him (about Tuesday).â
Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) looks for a signal from his catcher before pitching to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) looks for a signal from his catcher before pitching to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
He has thrown six innings in each of those outings for a total of 24 innings pitched, and has struck out 25 batters across all of his starts so far. Only two runs have crossed the plate on his watch, and one went down as unearned. His 0.38 ERA would lead the National League if he qualified, but the Dodgersâ six-man rotation has limited his innings.
Has Shohei Ohtani Performed With the Bat This Season?
Ohtani got off to a difficult start to the season, batting just .167 through the first two series of the year, but pieced it together after four multi-hit games in a row towards the beginning of April.
He carried a lengthy on-base streak into the season, and still managed to stretch it to 53-games despite his rough time at the plate for the first six games of the year.
The reigning MVP hit something of a rough patch after the streak snapped, going hitless three games in a row, but has since ticked back up with consecutive three-hit games.
He has six homers and 13 RBIs on the season with a .898 OPS.
What do you think of the Dodgersâ decision to keep Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup on bump days?
