Just when the Dodgers started getting their pace again, after their beatdown by the Phillies, Nationals, and Cubs, their face isn't there on Friday's game against the Rangers. The post Dave Roberts Just Dropped a Massive Shohei Ohtani Update: Find Out Why the Dodgers Ace Is Not Playing?

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most unique, talented baseball players of his generation. Coined as the modern-day Babe Ruth due to his two-way abilities as a hitter and pitcher, Ohtani has soared past Ruth's two-way accomplishments.

Ohtani has not pitched since August of 2023 when he tore his UCL while with the Los Angeles Angels. Roberts was a bit more optimistic about Ohtani's timeline this offseason, saying that he could be back on the mound by May.