Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who did not make his scheduled start on Wednesday due to a chest cold, will next pitch Monday vs. the Rockies in Los Angeles.

Published 4 hours ago on Sep 6th 2025, 6:00 am
By Web Desk

PITTSBURGH -- Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher on Monday against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles.
Ohtani was scheduled to start Wednesday at Pittsburgh. However, because of a chest cold, he was limited to designated hitter duties, and Emmet Sheehan started in the Dodgers' loss.
Dodgers catcher Will Smith was not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. The three-time All-Star sustained a bruised right hand Wednesday when a foul ball hit him.
Manager Dave Roberts said Smith had a CT scan and is unlikely to play in the three-game series at Baltimore that begins Friday. He doesn't expect Smith to go on the injured list.
Roberts said the decision to move Ohtani's next start until next week was to give him ample time to recover. The 2024 National League MVP will continue to DH.
"You want to give him his best chance to give up five innings in his next start," Roberts said.
Ohtani did not pitch last season, his first with the Dodgers, while recovering from his second Tommy John elbow surgery. Ohtani made his mound debut this season on June 16 and has a 1-1 record and 4.18 ERA in 11 starts.
Ohtani is hitting .280 with 46 home runs in 136 games. He leads the NL with 125 runs scored and a .610 slugging percentage.
X-rays of Smith's hand on Wednesday night were negative. He underwent imaging on Thursday, and the results were not immediately available. Smith has a .296 batting average and 17 homers in 109 games.
Rookie catcher Dalton Rushing will get the bulk of the work behind the plate while Smith is sidelined.
The Dodgers selected the contract of veteran catcher Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned infielder Alex Freeland to the same club. Right-hander Alexis Diaz, an All-Star in 2023 with Cincinnati, was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for Rortvedt.
Rortvedt has spent all or parts of four seasons in the major leagues with Minnesota, the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay. He is a .186 career hitter in 209 games.
Third baseman Max Muncy is also expected to begin a rehab assignment with Oklahoma City on Thursday night. Muncy was placed on the IL with a strained right oblique on Aug. 15.
Ohtani was scheduled to start Wednesday at Pittsburgh. However, because of a chest cold, he was limited to designated hitter duties, and Emmet Sheehan started in the Dodgers' loss.
Dodgers catcher Will Smith was not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. The three-time All-Star sustained a bruised right hand Wednesday when a foul ball hit him.
Manager Dave Roberts said Smith had a CT scan and is unlikely to play in the three-game series at Baltimore that begins Friday. He doesn't expect Smith to go on the injured list.
Roberts said the decision to move Ohtani's next start until next week was to give him ample time to recover. The 2024 National League MVP will continue to DH.
"You want to give him his best chance to give up five innings in his next start," Roberts said.
Ohtani did not pitch last season, his first with the Dodgers, while recovering from his second Tommy John elbow surgery. Ohtani made his mound debut this season on June 16 and has a 1-1 record and 4.18 ERA in 11 starts.
Ohtani is hitting .280 with 46 home runs in 136 games. He leads the NL with 125 runs scored and a .610 slugging percentage.
X-rays of Smith's hand on Wednesday night were negative. He underwent imaging on Thursday, and the results were not immediately available. Smith has a .296 batting average and 17 homers in 109 games.
Rookie catcher Dalton Rushing will get the bulk of the work behind the plate while Smith is sidelined.
The Dodgers selected the contract of veteran catcher Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned infielder Alex Freeland to the same club. Right-hander Alexis Diaz, an All-Star in 2023 with Cincinnati, was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for Rortvedt.
Rortvedt has spent all or parts of four seasons in the major leagues with Minnesota, the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay. He is a .186 career hitter in 209 games.
Third baseman Max Muncy is also expected to begin a rehab assignment with Oklahoma City on Thursday night. Muncy was placed on the IL with a strained right oblique on Aug. 15.

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