The Los Angeles Dodgers announced an update on one of their highest-paid pitchers during their series against the Washington Nationals.

In the last season that he pitched in 2023, Ohtani had a 3.13 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and a 10-5 record, helping him earn a second AL MVP. Unfortunately, his season on the mound was cut short as he underwent surgery for a UCL tear in his right elbow in September. Since then, he's been on the road to recovery.

In all, 10 total batters were hit in those seven games, including eight in the just-concluded four-game set. Hostilities finally bubbled over when Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit on the right hand in the ninth inning of Thursday's series finale by a fastball from Dodgers rookie Jack Little: Benches cleared during Padres-Dodgers after Fernando Tatis Jr.

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has restarted his throwing program as he continues his recovery from a right shoulder injury.

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been marred by injury this season, and things could be in line to get even worse following the latest update from manager Dave Roberts. 23-year-old starting pitcher Roki Sasaki has been on the injured list since May 13,

The Red Sox shipped a reliever out west to Los Angeles, and the Dodgers transferred Roki Sasaki to the 60-day IL to make room.