Competition Schedule Adjusted: Shohei Ohtani Unlikely to Pitch in MLB All-Star Game

(Central News Agency, Los Angeles, July 4th, Combined News) The Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14th. Shohei Ohtani, the two-way star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia due to adjustments in his pitching schedule this week.

According to Reuters, Ohtani, a four-time MVP, has generally been scheduled to start every Wednesday this season. However, his start was postponed this week, and he pitched today against the San Diego Padres to allow for more rest within a stretch of 13 games in 13 days.

If he maintains his plan to rest for a week and pitch again next Friday, he will have only 3 days of rest before participating in the All-Star Game, making it unlikely for him to be deployed.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who will manage the National League All-Star team, said today, "I haven't officially announced it yet, but if you do the math, it's hard to imagine. However, I don't need to make that decision that quickly."

Although he has not yet reached the qualifying standard for innings pitched, the 31-year-old Ohtani is ranked 2nd in MLB with a 1.58 ERA today, trailing only the Milwaukee Brewers' fireballer Jacob Misiorowski. Misiorowski is also unlikely to appear in the All-Star Game as he is scheduled to start two days prior.

This makes Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez a strong candidate to start for the National League at home. Sanchez has a 10-3 record with a 2.00 ERA this season.

Even if Ohtani cannot pitch, he has the opportunity to make an impact in the lineup. He received the most votes in the first phase of fan balloting and is expected to be the National League's starting designated hitter. In 80 games this season, he has a batting average of .291 with 18 home runs and 50 RBIs. (Translator: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150704

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