- The Dodgers may shut Shohei Ohtani down as a starter for the rest of the season — he hasn't pitched since July 3 while rehabbing left knee inflammation and a right biceps issue.
- Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani will likely remain a DH (playing outfield isn't "on the table") and there's no hard timeline yet for a pitching decision.
- Ohtani is having an elite two-way season (1.79 ERA on the mound, 30 homers at the plate) but is in a recent slump, and the Dodgers have lost six of eight, sitting a half-game behind the Braves for the No. 2 NL seed.
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