Shohei Ohtani's Next Start Time Revealed; Manager Discusses All-Star Game Possibility

Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is slated to take the mound again on July 11 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This follows an eight-day break since his last start on June 25 against the Minnesota Twins.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Ohtani's current physical state. "Ohtani's condition is very good, and his physical condition is also very good," Roberts said before a recent game. He added that the team has been following a "step-by-step, cautious adjustment plan" that includes giving Ohtani more rest, believing these measures will prove effective.

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Ohtani's condition is very good, and his physical condition is also very good. This time we followed the predetermined plan step by step and adjusted cautiously, and also gave him more rest. I believe these arrangements will be effective today.

However, Ohtani's participation in the upcoming All-Star Game on July 15 presents a scheduling conflict. If Ohtani is selected as a starting pitcher, it would be highly improbable for him to pitch in the exhibition game given his scheduled start just days before.

Roberts acknowledged this difficulty, stating, "I think that's the case. Although we haven't officially announced it, if you just calculate the interval between starts, it will be very difficult to pitch in that situation." He emphasized that a final decision has not yet been made.

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I think that's the case. Although we haven't officially announced it, if you just calculate the interval between starts, it will be very difficult to pitch in that situation. However, there is no need to make a final decision yet.