Ohtani’s next start for Dodgers set for crucial series against NL East-leading Phillies
September 10, 2025
Shohei Ohtani is set to make his next pitching start for the Los Angeles Dodgers next week against the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. The NL West-leading Dodgers trail the Phillies by four games for the National League’s No. 2 seed. Manager Dave Roberts hasn’t specified which game Ohtani will start in the three-game series beginning Monday. The team wants to give Ohtani extra rest after his last start on Sept. 5. Meanwhile, pitcher Roki Sasaki is returning to the Dodgers after a stint in Triple-A. The team will soon decide whether Sasaki will remain a starter or move to the bullpen.