MLB analyst Rob Parker says Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has had an underwhelming start to his 2025 season.

With only a couple of exceptions, the Los Angeles Dodgers have kept Shohei Ohtani on a light throwing schedule each Wednesday and more work off the mound on Saturdays. The team has

Ohtani is now not expected to start pitching in games again until after the MLB All-Star break, which will take place from July 14–17. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers plan to keep Ohtani from pitching until after the break, avoiding rushing him back as he is already putting up MVP-level production as a hitter.