Dodgers May Abandon Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching-Only Policy

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Monday, May 4, 2026, that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will both hit and pitch on Tuesday against the Houston Astros. The Dodgers had been experimenting with keeping Ohtani out of the batting order on days he pitches, but Roberts announced that policy will be abandoned. The move marks a return to Ohtani's traditional two-way role for the team.