Watch Shohei Ohtani pitch in Toronto: that’s the plan

Shohei Ohtani is a fascinating player.

The Japanese player currently holds the record for the longest active streak for a batter reaching base in the regular season (36 games) and for a pitcher in terms of scoreless innings (22.2), also in the regular season. #Wow

A stat you don't want to forget … 😮

Shohei Ohtani currently holds:
The longest active on-base streak in MLB (36 games)
The longest active scoreless inning streak in MLB (22 2/3 IP)

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We all agree that this pitcher is truly special.

The guy with multiple MVPs under his belt will be looking to add another in 2026. But the rumor mill is buzzing more and more that he'd also like to get his hands on a Cy Young.

The talent is there—and his six-inning outing without allowing an earned run last night proves it. But what could work against him is the number of innings pitched late in the season.

And his manager won't give him 200 innings just for the sake of it if it doesn't help the team. The guy also pitches: he needs rest to perform.

Dave Roberts, on this subject, mentioned that the team is likely to give the pitcher at least a full week off. He pitched yesterday, and we shouldn't see him again until April 8 in Toronto. That will be his first start in Toronto since the World Series, of course.

The Dodgers have the resources to operate this way and rotate six starters.

Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani's next pitching outing will likely be the final game in Toronto. He

also reiterated from last night that Justin Wrobleski will start one of the games on this upcoming road trip.

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For the Blue Jays, the games from Friday through Sunday in Chicago will be started by Dylan Cease, Eric Lauer… and another pitcher who will replace Cody Ponce and keep Max Scherzer available for the first game against Los Angeles on Monday.

Kevin Gausman (who pitched well today in a loss to Colorado) and Dylan Cease are expected to start the other two games against L.A. to fight fire with fire.

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