Dodgers Ready for Shohei Ohtani's Return, Move 7-1 Starter to Bullpen

As Dodgers welcome at least one — possibly two — starters back to their rotation, a veteran with a 3.76 ERA moves to the bullpen.

The Dodgers do not have a scheduled starter for Sunday’s series finale against the Tigers. Ohtani is the mix, per sources.

Edwin Díaz won’t be the Dodgers’ closer when he returns from the 15-day injured list, but the three-time All-Star said his goal is to work his way back into his customary ninth-inning role. “That’s why they signed me here, to be the closer,” Díaz said. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz reacts against the Arizona..

Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of knee inflammation and then a bicep issue

The Dodgers plan to slowly work Ohtani back, pitching one inning in his first few starts in hopes of having him ready to throw six innings by the postseason.

Deferred contracts have existed in MLB for decades, with dozens of players across the league currently using them, not just the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Questions have been raised about what Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani wants to do if the Los Angeles Dodgers decide to change things up in the ownership group. Questions have been raised about that happening, though the latest report suggests that no matter who runs the Dodgers, Ohtani still wants to be in