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Roberts Shifts Ohtani Start, He Delivers 10-1 Victory

5/18/2026

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Summary

Ohtani Powers Dodgers

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Shohei Ohtani’s start to Wednesday, giving him Thursday off.
Ohtani has a 0.82 ERA in 44 innings with 50 strikeouts and 11 walks.
After a 0-for-17 slump, he hit .364/.462/.682 with two doubles, a triple and a homer.
He drove in six runs in a 10-1 win over the Angels that lifted the Dodgers to 29-18.

Summary

Dodgers Acquire Lauer

The Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer on May 17, sending a player after his May 11 DFA.
Lauer posted 6.69 ERA in 36.1 innings after a 3.18 ERA and 9-2 record in 2025.
Los Angeles will use Lauer as a reliever to fill rotation gaps from Blake Snell (IL May 15) and Tyler Glasnow (IL May 8).
The Dodgers will pay only minimum, leaving Toronto to cover the balance of his $4.4 million 2026 contract.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo, who posted a 13-6 record, 2.54 ERA and 236 strikeouts, winning Rookie of the Year and helping the team capture the NL West title. That season also marked Tommy Lasorda’s final full year as manager and featured several midseason trades that reshaped the pitching staff.

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Ohtani Powers Dodgers

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Shohei Ohtani’s start to Wednesday, giving him Thursday off.
Ohtani has a 0.82 ERA in 44 innings with 50 strikeouts and 11 walks.
After a 0-for-17 slump, he hit .364/.462/.682 with two doubles, a triple and a homer.
He drove in six runs in a 10-1 win over the Angels that lifted the Dodgers to 29-18.

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