Ohtani is now not expected to start pitching in games again until after the MLB All-Star break, which will take place from July 14–17. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers plan to keep Ohtani from pitching until after the break, avoiding rushing him back as he is already putting up MVP-level production as a hitter.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 26-14 to start the season. They won the World Series last season without Shohei Ohtani ever throwing a pitch, and he still has not pitched this year.